While most DSCR lenders require 20-25% down, some allow lower down payments under certain conditions:1. 15% Down DSCR Loan✅ Some lenders allow 85% LTV (15% down) with strong DSCR (1.2+), good credit (700+), and reserves✅ Higher interest rate compared to 20% down✅ May require prepayment penalty2. 10% Down DSCR Loan (Rare & More Expensive)✅ Available for experienced investors with strong financials✅ Often requires higher reserves (6-12 months of PITI)✅ Could involve seller concessions or second lien financing3. 0-10% Down with Creative Financing🔹 Seller Carryback: Find a seller willing to carry a second mortgage for part of the down payment🔹 Cross-Collateralization: Use equity in another property instead of cash down🔹 Gap Funding / Private Money: Partner with a PML for the down payment

On top of that, like you said, talk with a financial advisor/tax strategist.

I can do financial modeling with you and talk to other new build investors it's a slow growth plan. build directly at 25% below the market and also identify land too. increase unit counts and get better economies of scale. single family homes will never perform like a three story walk up apartment. we build a stacked triplex in Columbus Ohio with a picture below, if you are set on Dallas look at land prices and see if the economics help. 

@Ross DerouenBigger Pockets is a great place to find an accountant specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Hi Evan from Sayville, NY-You asked about whether a lender would pay real estate commissions and closing costs with a short sale.I negotiated a lot of short sales after the Great Financial Crisis.Short sales are similar to dealing with a bank owned property accept the bank is trying to avoid taking it back so the terms, specifically an acceptable purchase price, have to be negotiated.The thing I found that was important to negotiate was the lender agreeing to settle without further recourse for the seller.

Being around people with the mindset that you'd like to have is probably one of the best ways to help shift your mindset. so in order to shift my financial mindset, I'd like to spend time with people that are at a financial level that I'd like to be at.

Landscaping, exterior paint, and a new front door can boost value.Flooring & Paint – Fresh paint and updated flooring can modernize a space quickly and affordably.If you have specific questions, feel free to ask—I’m happy to help however I can.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

We're currently both working a W-2 job with a combined household income of roughly $150k, and searching how to start to our journey to financial freedom.