In the future, I will plan to use the pre-screen technique shared by Max.

I imagine a lot of the pushback on the seminar is a result of creative techniques that “ they don’t want you to know!

Great book REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE ACQUISITION TECHNIQUES, by William T.

., except instead of enlarging the monthly payment using these extra 25% you didn't put as dp, you do it once)

When we added a bedroom to our house my electrician was able to do that without the added expense of a new, enlarged, panel.That kind of problem is just another reason to not purchasing a residential (1 to 4 units) multifamily unless that special low down payment is part of the reason you take advantage of that you might need to get started. 

There is some interesting construction techniques that I haven't seen too often.

I want to use a method that will approximate what a bank's appraiser will use, but I don't know what technique such a person would employ.

Kyle,  I was just watching an archived BP webinar last night where Brandon Turner was talking about some sneaky offer techniques. 

If I’d discovered this investment technique at 25 I’m sure I’d own 50 properties but now I’m maybe too risk averse.

Proper paint and paint techniques can do wonders for cheap