25% Down on an investment property? Alternatives?

[Tim Ger]

Hello All,

So I am looking to invest in a 2 family and they have accepted my offer. My first deal.  This will be purchased as an investment property and my lender has informed me that it will require a down payment of 25% in order to take advantage of a competitive interest rate. 25% will really take me to my max financially and wont allow for money to be put towards repairs and renovations for some time. I have considered taking on a partner but was wondering if anyone has some creative financial ideas to make this deal work with 20% down, not 25%. Im Soooooo close