@Rafael Ro Traditionally, investors have targeted Class B properties. 

@Julie J.My recommendation would be to wait until you can afford a home with traditional financing.

I cannot qualify for traditional conventional for multiple reasons but the over 200 to 1 debt to income ratio is a primary reason.  

Unlike traditional bank loans, private lenders offer quicker approval, fewer requirements, and the ability to customize loan terms to fit the project.

Your lender will have the exact details.If the current leases don't align with your timeline for moving in, another option is to explore a DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan or a traditional investment loan.

Also, more people seem to be choosing trade schools over traditional colleges.

Partnering with others can spread the financial risk, while seller financing may eliminate traditional down payments.

What I’m trying to get at is this: are there ways to provide brokerage services to principals with the same or greater value as best traditional practices for far lower cost?

So, a BUYER that needs owner financing...what if they just used "non-traditional financing"?

I see some lenders out there would just pick the "lowest" rate and the client ends up paying more than 1% of the loan amount at their closing costs.Key point is "Lowest" rate does not mean the cheapest rate  I have worked in traditional community banking for over 7 years.