We came to a compromise - if we didn't get the property I'd had my eye on, we would wait.

We negotiated a compromise - but it did not favor us particularly.

Just worries I'm going to compromise for the sake of a shorter drive 

Thanks @Brandon Battle  I did in fact counter with zero and we ended up with a compromise.  

You only need to put 3.5% down, so cashwise it won't get in the way of your flipping, wholetailing, and wholesaling goals.My first deal was a 4-unit up I bought with FHA 3.5% down here in Santa Clarita.I lived for free (as opposed to paying rent) + enjoyed cash flow + built equity so it definitely didn't compromise my cash reserves.Good luck!

I'm happy with the compromise.

You only need to put 3.5% down, so cashwise it won't get in the way of other real estate goals you may have.My first deal was a 4-unit up I bought with FHA 3.5% in Santa Clarita.I lived for free (as opposed to paying rent) + enjoyed cash flow + built equity so it definitely didn't compromise my cash reserves.Good luck!

Put it off to the side, so you don't compromise the 10 acres by building in the middle.  4. 

That plus a discount on the rent might be a reasonable compromise.  

I was also concerned if would compromise the corporate veil if initially was in my name then switched to an LLC even with a separate account and everything....