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

I'm happy to connect you with the lenders our clients work with for this strategy in the Austin area.

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.

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

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. 

If the seller handles the repairs, it’s usually not an issue, but you want to verfiy what your lender requires.Cleveland Heights checks a lot of your boxes (hospitals, strong tenant pool, walkability, and appreciation potential).

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

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

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