It is possible to get 90% of your purchase price and 100% rehab funded as a first timer in 1-4 units.  

I've been investing in real estate for 10 years and have purchased and rented 50 sfh's and duplexes.

Going to start by checking into local REÍ meetups and talking to some friends and family that are doing what I’d like to.

I have a friend who is a banker locally, he's seen business bank numbers for 40 years...he know what makes a strong business client and when it is a weak business with some good years.

I already have an investment analysis workbook built that tells me everything I need to know to make a purchase decision, NOI, COC, ROI, and if the property will achieve the appropriate coverage ratio to be funded. 

I've not yet invested in my first property, but I plan to purchase my first one by the end of 2023.

I would use my HELOC to make the purchase and rehab.

I'm looking at monthly cost to seller vs. anticipated rental income, purchase price relevant to the ARV of the area and interest rate, balloon, etc.

Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Is this for a primary purchase or build to rent/sell?