I recently bought my first investment property with a conventional loan, but the lack of W2s and living overseas made it a bigger hassle.

Conventional financing How did you add value to the deal?

Conventional Investment loan.

Conventional How did you add value to the deal?

This is what I am encountering, in the current Mortgage Industry.If you think you will go FHA, Conventional, FHA 203k, etc. and then Quit Claim the property, to a Corporate Entity, or a Land Trust you run the risk of the lender discovering a Title Transfer occurred and activating the "Acceleration Clause" or "Due on Sale Clause" that requires the loan to be paid in full, within 'x' number of days.

They are inherently more expensive than conventional financing and each DSCR LENDER has their own guidelines. 

Research neighborhoods near colleges, government offices, and hospitals, explore FHA loans, conventional loans, house hacking strategies, and connect with local investors.Good luck!

@Meena MallikFrom my experience, securing financing for commercial real estate involves understanding your options, such as conventional loans, commercial loans, private lenders, or partnerships.

Cash on hand and conventional mortgage Lessons learned?

Sounds like if I stay conventional then my best rates will no doubt be the 25% down options.