It was proved to you that a HELOC and conventional mortgage compound interest at a similar rate.

@Tyler Kesling  Adding to the above great points, start with 2-4 units as it's standard conventional financing.  5+ units is commercial and somewhat of a different ballgame.   

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

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

Conventional financing How did you add value to the deal?

Conventional Investment loan.

Good Day all,I have a property in Macon GA , a 1/4 acre of land with a house and a shed (brick foundation, wooden frame). 

Conventional How did you add value to the deal?

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

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