Hi BP community - I'm an investor with 3 SFHs in the Nashville area looking to acquire my first small multifamily property (2-4 units).I'm trying to determine the best approach for the 25% downpayment, comparing using cash that is currently sitting in a high yield savings account to funds from a HELOC on one of my properties.

PM me you're number if you'd like.I don't have any "opportunities" or property for sale or rent at this time or anything else to offer other than info based on my experience.

Numerous times I have been able to think through an issues that arose on a construction site and saved the Owner by proposing an alternate route to resolve it. 

Just get mire info.  

I do see how the knowledge could likely save me the equivalent in mistakes but none of us have a crystal ball.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

What real estate tax saving strategies have you utilized with other clients?

Lots of info out there.  

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: I am currently saving so the lower the better just for my time being Quote from @Ella Marie: Hello I'm new here and I am more than excited to get started in the real estate business.

(Granted, I am not factoring in various fees that may be saved by financing at acquisition).