(I don't have $10k liquid, are there other options or do I just need to save-up for a few months?)

Quote from @William Weston: That would be an option but I have not seen multiple family homes that are big enough for a family of 5.

Hey Brandon,I had good success by getting equity lines on properties to access the cash to invest again. 20% is certainly not essential if you want to go lower there are many lending options for lower down payments, especially if you are willing to house hack!

I may specialize in VA loans, but I also offer a range a conventional, FHA, USDA and commercial lending options. 

We overthink real estate...Just find a place that people with options want to live. 

My goal is to build a portfolio of single family and multi family properties. 

You can customize including organic food and they have options for both make it yourself (like HelloFresh) with recipes and also made for you.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Clinton.

I have found my first multi-unit property that I am going to make an offer on. 

Are there any options out there that won't tear away the margin on flips?