Hi Tyler, A blanket loan may be the best solution for you based on the price points of the properties you are targeting like @jacob Sherman suggested. 

Here's an overview of some common types:Traditional Commercial Mortgages: These are conventional loans offered by banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to finance the purchase or refinance of commercial properties.

Now the minimum standards your basement has to hit for it to be able to count as assessed sqft not estimated is a height of 7 ft, a point of egress (bilco doors) and a window usually in the rear, It's one of those things where if your going to go through the process of digging out a basement you might as well go for it and dig it deeper then 7 and closer to 8 ft so you actually stand out compared to the competition.Now the other side of this coin which I would suggest is if you're willing to spend 40-50k on a basement dig, consider adding a 3rd story addition if your a 2 story (think master suite, walk in closet, master bath) or an addition off the back and add a roof deck if your a 3 story (either master suite or just additional bedroom).

However, considering this will also be used as my secondary residence, I'm drawn to the security and amenities condos offer, and once I've secured this condo, my next investment focus will be multi-family properties.I'm curious about the current condo market in Stamford.

I suggest to look for local meetups in your area, these can be a great way to meet other investors, share experiences, and learn from each other.

The IRS sees the DST as nothing more than a pass thru entity, you just do your same schedule E.Royal Legal does offer an additional service for 50 bucks a month.

However, I would suggest double checking the rental income.

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a template like this that can be electronically signed?

Since the information is difficult to find, comprehend or contradictory, I'll provide some insight into the areas that are the most problematic, some of my experience, suggestions and the most accurate information currently available.

My wife and I have made several offers on multifamily houses recently but keep being beaten out by (lower) cash offers.