I am buying conventional for primaries and DSCR for the rest.  

You could house hack and use the other portion to AirBnb as then you meet the primary residence requirement in B.C.

While others above have highlighted the ability to purchase a property with 0% down, there is one large stipulation: you must purchase a property as a primary residence.

It’s actually in Frankfort, IN and bank was Centier only because I had my primary mortgage through them.  

Experience: Beginner in real estate investingGoals: My primary goal is to learn more about real estate investing opportunities. 

Yes, you can get a HELOC on your primary residence.

Keep that as a backstop when the primary funds run out so that you don't have to pass up on a great deal that comes your way.LLC structuring is something that you really should talk with a tax professional about.

Credit score shouldn't be the primary driver of tenant approval, because if they could qualify for a mortgage they probably wouldn't be renters.

If I pay for it initially with my primary residence HELOC , currently at 8%, the interest only payments would be $640, so $1,340 monthly expenses mostly. 

Why couldn't the officers in RAD obtain financing for their primary home from traditional lending sources?