@Frank Crianza The BEST advice/tips/tricks I can give - I have already given ... research is one thing, but obtaining the financing is another - I have a boatload of assets and a ton of net worth but obtaining "good" financing is a challenge without a paycheck from an employer ... you can find short term financing with higher rates and costs based on the value of the property you are buying, but you will find it difficult to obtain good long term financing for long term long term investments while self employed

In this market adding properties is difficult; I am finding MF is way over priced and not enough CF, at least not for me.

Pay 20% down and then the remaining 80% is paid monthly at x% interest rate amortized over 30 years with a balloon payment in x number of years for the balance.  

Some of these sellers we work with are going through a lot of difficult personal situations so it is very important to be understanding of their situation and not always be pushing for a sale.

@Angela Smith - a bit difficult to answer generally without knowing the location, but here is what I can tell you: of couse should single family bring more rent than a dupex!

It has been difficult with having my own business and HR consulting outsourcing plus doing the real estate and maintaining a wife and daughter happy.

One thing I like about Brandon's book is he lays out some good practices for tenant screening that don't seem like they would be difficult to do.Thanks for your insight and encouragement!

It is reasonably difficult to find great properties at a discount, so many of us look for properties where we can add value.

That said, many realtors don't understand seller financing very well and may be skittish so they may warn their seller off.If the Seller still has a mortgage balance, seller financing is a tough sell as structuring a seller financing deal with a wrap around is complicated!   

I know a lot of investors who love this market and make money, but they have a massive hands on management team, and large contractor crew of employees, and its still difficult with massive capital reserves.