I am on many mailing lists for MF syndicators and I have not seen any of them suggesting that they are planning on getting a return of 25%+ (or 20%+ in this market) but I am seeing some estimated returns and rent increases that are very aggressive.Even for smaller projects, like duplexes in the $250k range?

I know they don’t have the best reputation, but there’s a lot of them around those towns I mentioned and many seem to be in my price range (under 350k).

I know they don't have the best reputation on here, but there's a lot of them around those towns I mentioned and many seem to be in my price range (under 350k).

As I understand it, for a house hack you usually as low a down payment as possible, which I *think* is in the 5% range on a conventional since this is not your first time buying a house.

We want to work toward a diverse portfolio with homes in markets that produce high cash flow and resilience to economic flunctuation and homes in areas with high appreciation potential.

My question is, should i proceed to work with my realtor from navy federal or should i be more diverse in negotiating with other lenders? 

Worked out of Atlanta for a couple years before quitting and moving to Fort Collins, CO to live the “front range ski bum” life.

I originally thought about putting a gravel parking area along the front/side of unit D back towards A as there is a curb cut for a drive and 2 units are lower level and the entrance is on that side of the building (cost would be about $5k range for it but would be more of a ). 

I suspect, given what you described of the situation, that someone used a stainless-steel quick-connect gas hose kit to put in your range and didn't use pipe dope, or thread sealant, in the installation.

They do not provide meaningful oversight or guidance with respect to tax code compliance.A checkbook IRA LLC is an enhancement on the above structure that is generally more time and cost efficient for investors with a more diverse portfolio.