If that is provided and all looks good, they will certainly give you the benefit of any doubt and their consent. 

I also used a 90% loan against the purchase price, though I'm doubtful you could get that along with the $42k down payment you want to put down.

Oh well....the benefit of any doubt goes your way to help you.

I would have a casual conversation about real estate, and let him know that I am an investor, and to give him the benefit of the doubt that he is an expert in real estate, I will ask his opinion ( how much would an apartment building in a condition like this cost to buy, and wait for an answer, then take it from there.

I've used them all and think these are the best: http://www.amazon.com/Malco-FCG2-Overlap-16-Inch-T...Don't use metal flashing at the joints; it will corrode from being in contact with the cement in the siding. 

I doubt it but accident's happen all the time.

Partnering with someone on site is something we will do without a doubt, i'm not looking for any 'turnkey' solutions. now a 200k 4plex sounds like a good start and something that I had in mind.I've seen @Andrew Syrios blog post, loved it.Thanks for the great tips and info, i've sent you a colleague request and would love to connect.

Looking at a lot of shell builders sites, I doubt that they're more than 120 deep at this point and it's been sitting on the market for some time.Any insights welcome!

I doubt any Fannie or Freddie lender would touch it due to the strict rules they follow.

I have no doubt you will succeed.