I’m the type of person who looks into the fine print and has the grit to push through to make something happen; I understand real estate is a challenging, long-term game and I’m comfortable with that.Questions and challenges: Should I look into down payment assistance and use the money from my father to improve a property/force appreciation instead?

Refinancing for 1.3mm. 16 unit residential These are the terms offered by Lender......3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3 ARM, 30yr Amortization- 3.625% 5+5+5+5+5+5 ARM, 30yr Amortization- 4.25% 10yr Balloon, 25yr Amortization- 5.375%Which one folks?

And, if their life situation changes and they need to move, then I don't want to force them to be there.  

Lastly if we would be forced to lose the equity by taking the loan on the ARV, what's a good alternative option for financing the rehab separately from purchasing the house?

We apply all incoming funds to charges OTHER than rent first. they then end up short rent for which, I, a property manager, can now file for eviction.In Texas a PM can only represent a LL in court for past due rent and hold-over.Applying funds this way (per the lease) gives me the position necessary to force issues like utility collection, HOA fines, etc.

You wont see appreciation but now's not the right time to buy appreciation...unless you are forcing it yourself.

MFUs don't decline due to neighborhood Comps;  you have control over the property evaluations via the rents - - it's call Forced Appreciation.

I would say try your hardest to be objective with the numbers and not force them to fit the formula just so you can buy a property.

I currently have a 10/1 arm Conventional loan on the home that I just bought.Could this work?

Most places still force them to pay rent to the court while waiting for you to fix the problem.3.