FHA Loans for Real Estate Investing

[William Allen]

I know Brandon and the rest of the BP team talk about utilizing FHA loans early on in the RE investing journey. I feel like I hear of all the success stories: "I started by getting an FHA loan on a triplex and now I have 50+ units!" I know they make for great podcast episodes but do you know anyone or have you ever gotten hurt using this strategy? I know some investors who emphasize putting 20% down at the very minimum. What are y'alls strategies to mitigate risk when it comes to vacancies, unexpected expenses, or economic downturn?