In addition to managing 65+ units in the greater Tampa area I also am a broker who almost exclusively represents investors buy the best available STR properties both on and off market. 

If you think the syndications are bad now, just wait for the new wave of syndicators who spent $10k-$20K on a course and then wiggled their way into a CO-GP position, built out a social media presence and purportedly went from 0 to 500 units in a year get hold of LP money.

DSCR or Fannie/Freddie loans can go up to 75% on single family homes, multi family homes (2-4 unit) max at 70% if you stick with Fannie/Freddie.Other things to consider would be:Paying points for a lower rate vs higher rate with no pointsIf going DSCR - Prepayment penalty term (0-5 years)The lower the loan size ($200-250k and lower), you should consider paying up to 2 points and doing a 5 year prepayment penalty if going DSCR.

No east ,   @Bob Stevens thanks, I have a vacant 2 bedroom unit I'm about to list on the east side.

Better to let a unit go vacant than to get marginal tenants.

In application, if someone comes to me on a home they just purchased w/ nothing down, the FHA Title 1 loan will lend them up to 25k on a SFR or 12k per unit on a multi up to 5 units.Jason

Thanks Noah, I'm under 10 units.

One has tons of fees, such as a $30 technology fee per unit, per year.

Currently, we are targeting multifamily properties of 100+ units, and have been actively engaging with various owners and brokers, submitting Letters of Intent (LOIs) and working to secure deals.While some may consider our approach bold for new investors, we are confident that, with the right team and expertise, we can succeed in achieving our objectives.I’m excited to be part of this community and look forward to learning from your collective experience.

I am currently serving in the United States Air Force, so as a military member, I will be moving around during my career.