Using one property as collateral/down payment for another

[Patsy Waldron]

Hello lenders and experienced BP investors out there....

How realistic is it to ask a conventional lender or private lender to use one property (a SFH owned free and clear), worth $75K, as collateral instead of a down payment (or maybe have a small down payment, but nothing close to 25%) for another property worth $130,000? Would lenders accept this arrangement? The second property has tenants in and rents would more than cover mortgage payments, and this collateral represents >50% of property value. Any thoughts, suggestions of where to look or other ways of going about this are very much appreciated!!!