I've had numerous clients start with condos and townhomes and they can be a very approachable first investment.One thing I didn't see mentioned here and will be a question for your loan officer is your max payment.

If you can't afford all they've done, look at the key elements, what are the must haves that make the room? 

@Eric JamesOkay well this thread was for people that are giving me valuable feedback on my idea that i had from numerous videos i watched on how others did it.

Those elements of a purchase cannot be borrowed.

I've encountered this numerous times...Shingle-like metal may be another story, but I am still leery.  

I'd argue most of the 'experts' with books and blogs on this site are often sharing or promoting their creative approaches to individual or the sum total of these transactional elements. 

I have taken numerous courses, attended numerous conferences with hopes to attain the knowledge I need to invest.

@Candi Perrotta There are numerous threads here on BP about Morris Invest and Ocean Pointe scamming investors in similar way as you have experienced - mostly in Indianapolis. 

The tanks left to the elements are subject to a lot more wear than those in the basement.

I have tried calling their office several times and sent numerous emails with no response to anything.