Deal sourcing and motivated seller lead generation could work if you can devote a little regular time to it.

Or through some sort of creative financing?

At the same time there are lots places open for renting with motivations.

You're brave and valuable to others for sharing these mistakes, and it is this sort of forthcoming-ness that demonstrates you're capable of cutting to the chase, so I am sure you'll take some of the great advice above.  

The following hit my inbox this week and comes from Thomas Zigler, son of the legendary Zig Ziglar - motivator par excellance.  

What sort of treatment procedure do you get for that price given the building size?

Unless you can do some sort of seller financing it is your only option. 

And don't be pressured by the Seller to wire your closing funds in until you've been assured that this has been sorted out.  

I am extremely motivated to learn as much information as that pertains to real estate, in the hopes of applying it in the years to come. 

Excited about my property:Great property built as a duplexHUD Purchase2br, 1.5 bath, W/D hookup each sideEach Unit has 2 sets of stairs one going to each bedroom / full Jack-Jill Bath1400 sq feet each,New roof, new NG BoilerPurchase $66,700 + all in after improvements $75,0005 year adjustable @ 4.5% with very low closing as lender does not require AppraisalIt will be a reach but hoping to get $950 as side rent (they are really very nice units)My absolute all-in cost will be $975 per monthAlthough I don’t post much the stories and content from BP provide great advice and terrific motivation thank you to all!