Quote from @Alston Ke: There are some posts many years ago about MSHB I'd like to know if anyone is buying any investment properties from them recently and your overall experience with Mid South Home Buyers.I’ve been investing with MSHB since 2017 and just bought another property recently.  

If you're buying a true investment property (meaning you wont live in it), FHA is completely off the table and Conventional/DCSR will require 15%+ down.

I have been a buy and hold investor on the north side since 2011 and worked with over 200+ house hackers

However, if you intend to work with a hard money lender or utilize a short-term loan product, you're on the clock for repayment, which can be stressful if things go sideways. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Quote from @Nicholas Klaene: Hello,I'm currently looking to buy my first rental.

Then look at places where you can buy those properties, and last investigate with HUD what is the section 8 rental in those areas.In that way, you will collect a lot of knowledge in the process.

As a CFA you probably know the old quote from Warren Buffett who said something like "buy what you know and understand". 

I would be very weary about buying another property in today’s market unless you are extremely experienced or have done an extreme amount of research.

I also like to be set higher than most of my competition because I only buy really cool properties that are sought after.