Generally speaking, hard money loans are often used by investors who need quick funding.

It’s a straightforward way to access the funds, though keep in mind that interest rates may be higher since it’s a rental.Alternatively, you can consider a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit), which gives you flexibility by letting you borrow against the equity as needed, similar to a line of credit.

.• If you want to get involved in syndications or passive real estate investing but you don't have enough in liquid cash for the minimum investment, you can use your retirement accounts like a self-direct IRA to do so!

I need to practice patience as I'm at the point where I'm just about out of funds for downpayments and saving up enough for 25% down doesn't go as fast as I'd like.

I like them for an emergency fund, if I have over-runs with a renovation.  

Hello, I currently flip homes and I'd like to start buying rental properties, is there a current formula I should live buy when barrowing funds to purchase?

Specifically, I'm looking to use their Self-Directed IRA tool in effort to start investing in real state after retirement; Lord willing 2027. 

You don't have enough money for the deposit so how  do you plan to obtain the necessary funds to cover the closing costs? 

I just landed an internship in a zoning office and I have been doing it all to raise funds to put towards my first investment property.

As mentioned above by others, cost segregation is an option.Additionally, contributing to your IRA is another option.