We will be structuring our deals as  506c meaning only accredited investors can partner with us.

The days of doing deals with 100% financing left about 15 -20 years ago.  

Is there enough cost savings for it to make sense.

Its hard to find a good deal in Grand Rapids right now, but when you do, don't delay.

You'll also hear people talk about cost segregation & depreciation, which are great, but not everyone is in a position where they can maximize the benefits of depreciation.Also bear in mind that it doesn't need to be either-or.

Is he talking about cost based on what the total cost of the property would be over time, or just what the total cost of the property would be to the REI over time? 

I just moved here from the Boston area and it seems like the real estate taxes will make coming out of a deal with positive cash flow a very tricky endeavor.Jay

Hey, you could look into markets that still have plenty of deals with cash-flow. 

I don't have the money to pay cash for a home in order to get around that requirement, so i'm looking for ways to finance future deals without going the traditional mortgage route.

Even if you were able to find 10% down, the lender would still require you to have another 10% - 15% on top of the DP when you add in closing costs and reserves.