I have done quite a few different things, one of the best to find out who is doing the most volume is go onto good and search for the "we buy houses companies" in the area you are looking to invest.

In 2008 a friend of mine spend $300,000 to buy 100 houses in Detroit.  

You are missing my point on taxes.Scenario 1:  Your partner buys the house at the same time you put your cash in.  

As Guadalupe said above, a DSCR is a great option for buying with a lower DP but it comes with the caveat of higher interest rates; and as Nate said, National Bank of Coxsackie in Glenmont is a great local bank which wont sell your note to larger banks.

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:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

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

I actually lent the money to the purchasers to buy the Park. 

This way I'm aware of the end buyers buy box before I go locking up contracts with sellers.  

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