Best creative financing methods for first deal?

[Robert Malcolm]

Hello,

Like many others I am searching for my first investment property (SFR or 2-10 units). I don't have much in the way of equity but continue to save to buy my first property, I have great credit and a DSCR lender who is willing to lend to me, but I am missing the equity for the deals. How have you seen others (or yourself) go about making their first acquisition with little to no equity? I am aware of seller financing and am working on that, but I was curious to know if anyone has taken a different creative route that I am not thinking of. I understand there is no magic bullet and am not seeking one, just curious. Thanks!