The short story, I have an opportunity that can allow me to actively approach individuals looking to find a apartments.

That might be one way.all cashHD does indeed have a "Home Improvement Loan" program in addition to their credit card, I used it to buy a standby generator for hurricane season but could just as easily have used it as rehab funding.

Was amused to see your instructor of a "Financial Planning" class take such a view of the Interest Only Option since it is a financial "tool" that can be useful to some people and should in fact be considered by some individuals to accomplish their "financial planning" goals.A few of the valid reasons why one might choose an interest only loan would be: 1) for an individual that has uneven income such as commission based or one that receives occasional large "bonus" checks that could be used to pay down principal.2) For one that is confident they will be making significantly more income in the future 3) One that truely has a plan to invest the savings in something that offers a higher return than would be realized in paying principal on a mortgage 4) possible tax benefits to one that needs the highest interest deduction to reduce their tax liabilityAlso, most interest only loans "recast" each month, meaning you only pay interest on the AMOUNT YOU OWE.

I'm primarily interested in rentals and what individual investors have to deal with in that area.

I know it depends on individual situations but reading up on some of this no money down and it gets a little confusing.

Tampa Bay area team is in need of $5 million in working capital to purchase individual real estate properties.

FatherDemon -- I think it depends on what your individual goals are and whether you're trying to be a full time investor or not.

I spend everyday talking to individuals who needed to sell yesterday and am amazed at how many great deals are available.Let's work a deal sometime!

These multi-story buildings generally offer individual apartments for rent with common area facilities, such as an entrance, lobby, elevator, stairs, hallway, walks or grounds

I am an individual investor, but will also put my wife on the deeds.