In addition, they connected me to the preferred lenders who also helped with closing on the property within a short period time.

Here’s a breakdown of the main ways investors fund their first deal while minimizing their own cash outlay:1.Private Money & Hard Money Loans– These lenders focus more on the deal than on your personal finances.

I’d love to connect with local investors, agents, lenders, and contractors in the Kansas City area.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

They expect you to live in one unit, BUT I have never heard of anyone from the lender go and  check in on you to see if you are actually living there. 

DSCR Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Looking at 50% LTV currently.If your borrowing is TRULY at 50% LTV, a little creativity on your part should uncover potential lenders.  

@Darren Samson what kind of loan you can use is a question for a local lender. 

Without involving a traditional lender, what kind of deal structures should we consider?

My cash to close was 62k because of construction holdback from lender.