Some lenders will be as low as 1.00 DSCR but many will be higher, say 1.15 or 1.25 DSCR to qualify.If you are looking at institutional lending, then the collateral becomes the prominent part of the puzzle.  

Look for areas with job growth, rising populations, and low vacancy rates.

Hi, new here..recently divorced. Awarded the investment property(cabin) with no mortgage and home with $155000 mortgage. Would like to 1031 the cabin and assume loan on house but my monthly income is child support $11...

Some are even offering interest rates as low as 4.75% for a 30 yr fixed loan. 

Hello @Roger Brittingham,Moving singlewides could be a great low-cost investment, but be mindful of these considerations:Moving & Setup Costs: Relocating singlewides can be expensive (transport, permits, setup, utilities).

The reason you get the low down payment and the low interest rates are because you're personally guaranteeing the loan based on your stable income. 

My issue with fourplxes is that based on tenant demographic rent per unit is quite low.

Low income neighborhood; save on taxes How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I also like your general rule about buying the worst house in a decent neighborhood, and it's been on my mind to do exactly that -- About a month ago, I placed a bid on a distressed house in a nice  neighborhood, but my offer was too low and the competition was brutal.

here is the situation. i left a really good paying job to take care of my 81 year old parents because my dad is chronically ill and my mom is almost there. i wont go into too much detail, but my sis doesnt help them. ill leave it at that. we have a person who comes twice a week to help with cleaning and other household tasks. i carry the bulk of the weight cooking their meals, running errands, grocery shopping, picking up meds, and taking them to dr appointments. its a full time job. i get a small salary of $1000 a month from a care giver sub contractor for the VA. ive been paying my bills with what savings ive had, but only have a few months of funds left. i own a duplex. i have over 200k in equity. i live in texas and texas has weird laws about refi and heloc/heloans when the property is 4 units or less and owner occupied. i would rather not sell, but if thats my only option i will have to at some point.does anyone have any advice or possibly be able to point me to lenders who might be able to work with my situation?