We didn't do anything for our home loan, but we are applying to the vehicle programs form a couple months of security.  2 car loans, 3 months no payment and no penalty. 

As with the running math differently analogy, many investors with many different views and philosophies on BP, but best IMO to consider them all (even the ones you don't agree with) and pick and choose the best parts of each to form a plan that works best for you.

I am just starting to read up on everything and to form a semi-solid plan.

I did not have it "set up" per se, but I did form a relationship with a lender and had a pretty strong indication that I would be able to refi after rehabbing my cash purchase.I actually found 2 lenders, both small and local.

How do I form a partnership for a handful of deals to get things started but still leave myself open for other potential opportunities.

I’m in contract on a turnkey MF property and my cash flow is looking WAY better than their initial pro forma given the huge rate decreases.

@Travis McGray Travis send me a DM and will send you an Excel workbook and links to 3 videos I made to explain how to use the pro forma workbook Both will walk you through the language and metrics of Commercial Real Estate

I'm looking to form a simple tax strategy based on a very small portfolio, I want to do it right while taking advantage of all the tax advantages that come with REI. 

Have you gotten a Pro-Forma that you are using to look at deals?

Again, others might feel differently here.3) property level due diligence: (takes seconds to weeks per deal): here is where I drill in with the low-level details.a) pro forma popping: I examine all the assumptions, and see if they are overoptimistic or not.