Renovation Loan vs. Conventional

[Lester Hess]

I am just starting my real estate investing journey and am in the process of trying to find my first deal.  I'm looking for a property that we can renovate and then hold as a rental.  I've been looking into what different financing options are available.  My question is:  Assuming the home will qualify for it, does it make more sense to go with a conventional mortgage or to roll the rehab costs and purchase into a renovation loan.  Thoughts?