@Jeff S.Very helpful infoResponding to the high risk: I am definitely low risk focused, I will admit inexperience though, my father and I run a buisness together and my pay is guaranteed, I only plan to buy within my reach, and am considering properties that are currently under rent, where there is a unit for me to live in (rent hack)Then I plan to brrrr it long term for reference to anyone else who might read this.My big question is what is the best way for me to finance my first purchase.I can use a bank but feel I have many other options available to me that I need to considerIt seems as though bank mortgage would be the best route after reading your response Jeff, do you agree?

I see quite a few available properties in the overall area near SU or within about 10 miles, but am a little hesitant to believe that some of the properties can be financed.

the best solution is to duct some heat over, if thats not possible, get some heat tape and a 35 +/- degree electrical block available at menards, it plugs in and turns on when the temp drops to 35 degrees and turns off when above 35 degrees, they are like $12 pluse some heat tape, ask in the plumbing department. 

Real estate is geographically locked and can easily face economic obsolescence overtime.... and also much more expensive and harder to diversifyI am heavily invested in real estate but the 100 year historical data available for the stock market is a lot more reassuring for its long term stability then any sort of data available for real estate.  

How much time do you have available to you that you can waste it getting wishy washy result analysis...

Most cities will have a zoning map available online or you can just call the city clerk.

Which will be available both early and late?

I wasn't aware over-the-counter derivatives (such as CDOs) were widely available to retail investors.

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It could be a family business with everyone helping...thats a lot of extra hrs available to use...if your family is close like that.