Smaller lenders might make paperwork errors which can be used to slow things down. 

I have a terrible fear of cold calling that I need to get over, and get really down on myself when I get a few ********, or hang ups haha.  

Guys, I’m trying to track down one of the guests I heard on the Real Estate Rookie podcast a couple of months ago.

With everything paid off, they’re looking to slow down but are hesitant to sell due to capital gains considerations.Purchase Price: $1,750,000.00Downpayment: $400,000.00 - Will do a 1031 - Selling two of my SF properties for the downpayment (bought for 120k + 146k back in 2017 & 2015). 

I am sure you will find lots of help down that path here though. 

I don't think anything is 100% sure, and all the documents all the syndicators have you sign will melt your face off.

That way you can take advantage of the tenants paying down your mortgage and the appreciation of the property .Best of Luck.

Wealth-drivers are appreciation, debt pay-down (ie. principal payments) and tax shielding.

I'm not factoring this in right now, going based on the numbers I see.Definitely able to put down additional funds to be creative with a lender, at the numbers you are thinking. 

Yes I know about the VA loan (no down payment) and VA disability payments, more on that later.