As a new realtor (and student) you probably make below 80% median income which might help you qualify.I work with Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union (for my primary) and Lyons National Bank (for my investments), both will probably be able to help you navigating downpayment assistance and your situation. 

A couple developers we work with skip LIHTC and the tax credits and go the route of impact funds to help alongside other debt and sometimes equity. 

Appraisals came back awesome my credit score came back 720.

Often you can find these lenders with a mortgage broker or by reaching out to a local bank or credit union in the market you wish to buy.Cheers!

We both have good credit but my lender made it seem like there was no getting around putting less than 25% down on an investment property.

Class C: These apartments are typically over 30 years old and are in fair to poor condition.

You also get 100 free credits on sign up so great if you just need a smaller list done. 

@David Naphy With a strong credit score you can do better than 8% on a DSCR based cash out refi today. 

The best deals I find are usually due to agent negligence of the area and a very poor listing presentation.

I have eagerly wanted to get into this space..I had a few calls with Sunrise that had some pretty poor answers / or lack of to my questions so was leaning toward Four Peaks since those conversations went better.