DSCR doesn't typically source funds so it's possible to use as a down payment. 

What we don’t know that could mitigate these outsize risks are 1- keeping a large amount of cash in reserve 2- having a large line of credit 3- having other sources of continuous cash flow4- having expertise and experience in surviving economic downturns5 - having the mindset to make the payments on the properties NO MATTER WHAT.There’s also another aspect at play here.

So, prior to all of that... communicate with your realtor you want to offer a “cash”offer and get a pre-approval of The funds being used from whatever source you are getting the funds from? 

While rent prices are expected to rise, the increase will be modest, reflecting broader market stabilization efforts and economic conditions​.DisclaimerThe information provided in this forecast is based on data and analysis from multiple sources.

What are the best sources? 

Hi Liam, curious what the source (website) of your data is.

During this 30-day period, agents should be able to: set goals for themselves; set up their MLS; add their sphere/ALL of their friends, family, acquaintences to a database; begin calling/contacting everyone in their database; begin generating leads from other sources like cold calling, expireds, fsbos, social media, open houses, etc; begin tracking KPIs; create or refine online profiles; create and post social media content; attend role play sessions to work on lead generation/conversion skills & more. 

I would also encourage you to source leads through a software like TurboTenant which will streamline the process, in conjunction with the handouts found in Brandon's book, and likely provide a better applicant pool as your listing is automatically published to multiple rental listing sites.

-if you have other income sources, you can think about real estate as one component. 

Financing and deal sourcing.