I would have to get funding via a traditional loan or a partner...

Search 50% rule here on BP and you'll see hundreds of posts.Simply $1500 monthly rent = ~$750 in monthly expenses via the 50% rule.  

I do have one other that I use and would be happy to give you his info via pm.

For instance, Dual Tracking, forbidden via Dobb Frank is forbidden for all loans regardless of Occupancy.  

there's potential and profit but that area has two versions - Great and not so good for those who know it via google.

I had some funds remaining in my self directed ira and wanted to see if this would be an acceptable transaction.Here's the scenario:Tyler's (me) Ira lends 50k to John (made up individual) via secured promissory noteJohn’s ira lends 50k to Tyler (me) via secured promissory noteJohn wouldn't be a family member.Is this an acceptable transaction?

I have been keeping an eye on the Az market via a MLS search but have seen few and far between deals that would make sense for me, so after listening to Mehran's recent podcast I have decieded to focus my efforts on out of state investing.

I’m interested in rehabbing & buy/holds (the latter especially for long term), and I’ve marketed via yellow letters, calls, networking, bandit signs, etc.

I was a bit confused.80% financing via lender one20% financing of down payment (current owner is in 2nd place) offer them a 10 year ballon at 4% with a 30 year amort.If you don't have enough cash flow to cover both of these, you may not be getting a very good deal.

If I were you I would talk to your landlord about better boundaries, which he can pass along to the Realtor.