While they mostly aren't lying, they leave out a lot of reality.Why would a government funded program like S8 pay MORE than market rents?

However, some investors don't mind this strategy if they prefer not to put a lot of liquid in up front and plan to refi out within a few years of closing (which seems to be a great option with the talks of the FED reducing interest rates this year).It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

Of course, you can always contact a prospective fund operator directly and ask them your own set of DD questions (ask for their track record, properties that the fund has acquired thus far, performance of the fund, past funds that have closed to investors and how they have performed, etc).  

I think most investors want to win on more than just the interest rate.

Did you acquire the funds?

Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.

The interest rate is not special nor is the 20% down (80% LTV).  

We helped her move to PA from FL, provided a furnished apartment at a reduced rate for a while, etc.

Hosts can get involved by either donating a portion of rents from their payouts or they can offer housing at a discounted rate.

If someone offered to finance this house to you at your current rates if you put down $250k would you do it?