@Matt Concannon sort of....it's usually 6 months but if you buy it with the proper structure you shouldn't have to wait at all. 

This would take a lot of time to find the right sellers + learn how to execute properly. 

What I mean by that is, if the profits/returns justify the legal costs, then go for it.A general rule of thumb is over 10 investors, it's going to be a security and warrant a properly structured entity for syndication.

It seems vital to ensure it was properly originated.

That financial freedom will be funded by my real estate investments; I'm on the hunt for my second deal and am excited to progress.

The loan is based on the ability of the building to generate enough net operating income to cover the loan payment plus 25%.That being said, the lender wants to be sure the buyer / borrower has enough experience to properly run the building.

For my first real estate investment I have access to the funds that would allow me to put 20% down on 2 or 3 $200,000ish Condos.The Condo’s are in good condition and would not need any rehab.Is it smart, stupid, wise, unwise if I purchased the Condos with a 20% down, and rented them out at a proper rental rate (which would be a few hundred dollars higher than the mortgage)???

@Ben Joseph the proper policy is you need is a Non Owner Occupied Rental Dwelling policy, commonly know as a Landlord policy.You are correct in a Rental Dwelling policy will usually have Liability as part of the policy.

I hunted down and located the current settlement form as well as the older HUD 1 form and I lack the experience to completely understand where that line item would go. 

I receive at least 1 call per week from local investors looking to invest in Multifamily in Soflo, everybody is hunting.