I've read articles of people touting FHA loans and only 3% down, however without tenants in place your personal income must qualify for the loan, and with prices around $700,000 most individuals would not qualify.

But I'm sure we treated you well.Interesting article Brian thanks.

I have it in a article. 

Make sure you take advantage of the podcasts, free articles, keyword alerts, and most importantly the networking opportunities that this site offers.Matt

Saw this article and thought it was really interesting.

well, neither post here above I believe is relevant.  

If you have recommendations on books, articles, videos, podcasts that may describe this in more detail will also be much appreciated as well!

You can find firms in your area and they have a few articles which go through helping you understand the design process and what questions to ask when hiring the architect.

@Serge S. and I are collaborating on an article for the BP blog in which we will beak the numbers down to unequivocally prove that it doesn't work to pay $45,000 for a house in Ohio which rent for $600...I own some of them still.  

There are sooooo many internet articles and videos and NOISE out there.Do you want a seller to say yes to your offer and make some money for yourself and your family?