I also don't see how it helps you if you put the funds in escrow since you won't be able to access those funds.

Since your dad is a contractor with access to affordable labor, the renovation costs could be lower than average.

To me personally as well I found it was more important for what I do to cultivate commerical bankers and those relationships so I could get access to bank rate capital and lots of it !!

Quote from @Henry T.: When I started I moved to where real estate was the cheapest in the country.

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In the future, either get your Real Estate License so you have access to the MLS, or make friends with a realtor so they can get you comps to get an ARV.  

I suggest focusing on properties that need cosmetic work in order to reduce overall risk, while keeping access to a good ARV.

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Look for a place where you can secure items that you do not want tenants to have access to. 

I'm a recent graduate and I was wondering how can I get access to a DSCR loan without having a credit score, not being an us citizen, now owning a house (some DSCR loans require that you own at least one other house) and not having a job.