Preferably one that specializes in multi family properties.

And a special welcome as you are from my neck of the woods!

Hi Kevin,The threat of special assessments turn some people off, and you also really want to watch the HOA fees.

The standard form has no place to add special provisions but I suppose I could ask the closing attorney if I could change/strike through and initial the form.

Eventually, I would like to have a substantial RE portfolio specializing in small to medium size apartments in urban areas and more specifically surrounding prominent universities. 

I am an experienced contractor specializing in Bathroom remodels. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookYou might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

If I were to do this through  title company, I believe I have to provide loan closing instructions etc.Do you know if there are companies that specialize in helping create such mortgages?  

Unless there were some special circumstances, paying par value for the note will cause general loss as future value depreciates. 

I'm a former contractor, specializing in "green" technologies and efficient energy use retrofits.