Jack Bosch also just came out with a new version of his Land Profit Generator course and I've heard good things about the Land Academy program. 

I would need to take a closer look at the deal, but I don't know of any commercial program where CA helps with the down payment.  

I recommend learning what you can for a year before putting any money down into a program.  

You mentioned making use of first-time homebuyer programs.

Is anyone familiar with details about these programs and what options might be available to explore?

I am currently employed as a senior sales engineer, and my job is to program and sell capital equipment within the industrial automation and manufacturing sector (I figure out ways to reduce labor costs in factories by replacing people with machines.

Programming already created by architect partner. 3) Development of a full city block (almost 3 acres) into student housing or high-end office for adjacent user.Parameters / Tabs to include: 1) Summary or Snapshot page (format included in link below)Major Metro Snapshots2) Inputs page for assumptions 3) Cash Flows that flow into summary page with development or conversion (downtime / carry costs) i.e.

You need quite a bit of experience to even be accepted in to the program.

FHA is a great program, and most sellers are not going to be phased by it.  

They usually have more programs available especially for first time home buyers.