Its a good question and lots of resources here on BP to learn - generally going the "conventional" route with mortgage loans from private lenders that conform to GSE (Fannie Mae) standards is great for your first few, then many switch over to "DSCR Loans" when they start scaling towards property number 3,4,5 etcI recommend talking to Jeff Welgan at Bluprint home loans to talk to to learn about the conventional options https://bluprinthomeloans.com/jeff/Also feel free to check out these resources on "DSCR Loans" which don't use DTI at all and are really good for scaling:BP-Published DSCR Guide!

Even as a seller focused or listing broker, providing investors with live mortgage rates, programs and accurate resources has proven essential to maximizing transactional incentive and client conversion throughout the years..Although I've never actually executed dual duties on any single transactions (and don't think most investors want to entrust that responsibility to a individual party - nor would I want it!)

A friend introduced me to Bigger Pockets, and I’m grateful for the resource.

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As you're starting your journey, here are a few tips to help you along the way:Educate Yourself: Take advantage of resources like books, podcasts, and online courses focused on real estate investing.

After losing everything most people don’t have the resources to just leave and start over somewhere new.

In terms of educational resources, there are a lot of great options out there.

They have utilized a number of financing approaches including: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Tax Credits, Conventional, Grants through Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA), Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Assistance.Sharon Brown with Duluth's Life Safety office is a great resource as well when dealing with blighted properties.

Not something I have experience with, but I know there are a lot of resources out there and I have heard many success stories. 

WBP is filled with amazing resources, likeminded individuals, one of a kind coaches and that all comes from the values of the community.