Looking for a bit of insight as to my options on financing. 

In my experience, non-primary residential SFH requires 20% & multi-units require 25%.

A long term rental in the area would rent for about $1,800 a month, so as a backup that wouldn't be a great option.

We like single family, apartment, multi-family type investments.

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For this reason, I highly recommend the 2 BR option over the 1 BR.  

I know this is most individuals’ issue and understand that there are other creative financing options, but I find myself stuck in an infinite loop of needing funds to invest so that I can raise more funds to invest.

The most multi-unit I have done so far is 2 units.

My initial thought is to purchase a multi-family home in the UWSP neighborhood. 

We have separately been involved in investment real estate for several years, and we are now planning to start a new business together with intent to invest in long-term multi-unit rental properties in the Carolinas.