I can afford to leave some money in the property, doubtful that my potential partner could in 5 months time but maybe in a year.The property:-It's currently an owner occupied legal duplex (2 bed up, 2 bed down) in a century home with enormous unused carriage house (garage)-House needs a lot of cosmetic help and updating but is structurally and mechanically sound.

Received two calls back after sending letters to owners of distressed properties. Both were interested in talking about the opportunity but ‘still unsure’ of selling. When I followed up with a call 3 weeks after the i...

There is no doubt that investing in CA is a minefield, but with risk comes reward.

The 2-4 stock in Huntsville is all old, in terrible areas, or in an area filled with sub-par PMs not pushing rents.3) Yes, send me a PM and I'll hook you up with a terrific lender and realtor.4) Conventional residential financing, without a doubt.  20% down

When I do this again, there’s no doubt I’m waiting until I have enough stashed up to go 5+ BRs with a pool.

I highly doubt the DC market is going to see too much in terms of a correction; there's a fair amount of money and the stimulus+forbearance, as well as the fact that the DC area has managed the coronavirus situation pretty well, contribute to the likelihood that property values won't sink too much, and very well could continue trending upwards.In the end, you're looking to buy and hold, so as long as the numbers work, you should be fine, even if property values dip a bit.

If not for my college degree and salary it’s doubtful I would have the money to have the real estate I have.

No doubt there are many 3rd party QI that also do a great job including yourself.

Its incredibly scary, but anyone one this post and BiggerPockets writ-large can attest to pushing through self doubt. 

No, of course not, market contraction and problems without doubt but the apocalyptic crowd is gonna have to wait a bit longer for that zombie apocalypse they keep telling us to prep for.