The lender may then require your co-signers to be owners of the LLC, but not necessarily.

I have a W-2 Job and 3 properties, what is the minimum amount of profit or income should my properties generate for the year for a lender to consider me worthy of a loan, all things being equal. 

Quote from @Nathan Frost: Hi, I have friends saying there are lenders that do 5% down. 

Definitely try to get pre-approved through a lender so you know how much property you can purchase.

Sold with extra lot for value increase Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I talk to many of my lenders who are sitting on tons of garbage inventory they had to take back.

@Peter W.From my experience, a second-home investment strategy works best when you meet lender conditions like owner occupancy and rental restrictions.

Not only am I sorry you lost money but it gives a black eye to us legitimate lenders everywhere.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

instead of a lender try to find a capital partner and share the deals.. thats what I do provide money for JV's  works great its a win win.. your going to waste your time trying to find nothing down lenders.. unless you already have one that really loves you then its possible.