Doesn't look like the cheapest or fastest way but could be an option if you need money and conventional lenders are not biting (and you are in a lower income area)...- area must be within 120% of national medium family income (found on USDA website)- rent plus utilities can be no more than 30% of tenants income- Rent is somewhat regulated for up to 20 years through loan covenants (even if you pay off early)- 5-10 yr loan terms with 15 year ammonization schedule, normally will finance if all payments made - rates between US Prime and no more than 4% higher than prime- will loan up to 90% LTV as well as construction loans (or both) with no pre payment penalties (Draws on Const loans).- 60-90 day closing time and higher closing costs than normal (estimate was 9-10k on 150k loan)- $500 application fee (however app ia reviewed before going to board and rejected before app fee is paid if officer feels it will not pass the board approval)- W2 income not needed. 3 yr taxes, business plan, 3 year business projections, weighted heavily on returns from property being purchased and its returns. 

This is the fastest way.

They are fast, direct, and attentive to you needs when you send them a question.)Just had the fastest support turn-around with Sandra right now. 

@Shawn McKee I get the best deals at the cheapest prices by offering the fastest close with no exit other than for title issues.

A real time line is around 18 months and 8 months would be the fastest I've heard and over 6 years is the longest.

Would recommend you go where you can build a team on the ground and an area the area that is growing the fastest.

If you can find a 2-4 unit property that would allow you to use an FHA loan, thats the fastest (cheapest) way to get started.

Go if you feel like it is for you and not because of pressure, I did not go to collage and opened my own business at the age of 23 and made money that is getting me involved in RE now.So if I was you I would think “what is the fastest track for me to make money so I can start investing in RE?”

Referrals from your local REIA may be the fastest option to find yourself a good investor friendly agent.

The BRRRR is the fastest path to wealth.