How did you get past the down payment on your first property?

[Nick Hastings]

I am looking to start investing but don’t know how to get past the down payment. I have enough in case anything happens to any place I buy but not enough for a down payment.

[Cassi Justiz]

Try reading Scott Trench's book Set for Life. Increase your income, decrease your expenses and consider house hacking as a first rental. You can get in for a lower down payment as an owner occupant than you can as an investor, so it's a great option if you can take advantage of it!