Funding for a portion of a down payment

[Paige Seeley]

I have an opportunity to purchase a triplex with a partner. The triplex is occupied and currently bringing in positive cash flow. Since it’s an investment property, my lender told me we would need to put down 25%. My partner and I don’t necessarily want to part with that much of our funds. If you wanted to fund a portion of the down payment would you suggest a hard money lender, personal loan, etc.?

I’m also fairly new to investing and this would be the biggest property that I have the opportunity of purchasing so all suggestions are welcome!