I'm trying to keep payments under 1500 if possible.

I don't and a haven't in a VERY long time .Bitcoin for payment?

Everyone has shared some valuable insights, so I won't rehash that.I'm curious though if you want to make payments monthly to build your nest? 

If you can hang on into next spring/summer I bet you'll get better rents or be able to sell.How about asking your lender to push a monthly payment to the end of your term for the purpose of fixing the asset?

Higher down payments, adjustable rates, but it would allow you to leverage instead of paying all cash.

Hello I am trying to see how I can go about getting down payment funding on an investment property. any ideas or creative options?

My first rental has over 100k equity and the rent is almost double the debt payment (I've got a really great mortgage from 2020 so it cashflows very well).

We actually get rent payments, for example.

Buying your primary home first allows for stability before investments, but may require higher down payments and stricter approval criteria.

The best option is to put them on a payment program.