You can also do value add STR & Multi-Family Rentals by starting with distressed properties and using a bridge loan to acquire them with a lower down payment compared to a DSCR loan.Networking – Connect with local investors, wholesalers, and realtors in your target markets.

If you're purchasing a single family home you can use traditional financing like you probably did on your house or you can do a commercial loan.

Raising money is all about marketing and sales (not real estate specific) so either hire marketing agency and read sales books, or hop on some LinkedIn courses on marketing and sales.Not sure the legal structure to use: talk to accountants and attorneys.Need deal flow: talk to brokers and go to a lot of networking events.Lending terms: start calling banks and loan brokers.From there, it is all risk mitigation. 

Freddie Mac only offers financing for single properties they do not offer 'Portfolio loans" meaning bundle them all into one loan.

I look to purchase first property with in the next 2 months with VA loan.

Yes there are alternatives for both beige and 30 year loans for no US borrowers.

So loan it is.A few thoughts/questions on my mind that I hope to learn as I continue my real estate journey:1.

He works with us often here in Chicago, but can service loans across the country!

Most people think real estate investing requires huge capital, perfect credit, or bank loans—but that’s not always true.

I was also on the construction loans..