Anything above 10+ units is generally a minimum of 30-35% down but the rates at present are prohibitive.

We tried offering seller financing, money toward buying down someones rate, etc.

Seller finance deals work when one of the following situations is present1- property can’t be financed with institutional financing usually because property is vacant (commercial property) or in bad condition2- seller will only accept an above market price for the property and by offering seller financing opens the universe of potential buyers to include people who wouldn’t qualify for financing3- seller is able to obtain a “piece of the action” from a buyer rehabbing the property and hence ultimately obtain a higher price.4- the seller has an existing low interest rate mortgage and wants to “wrap” the existing mortgage into a seller financed higher rate mortgage and pocket the differential 5- property is an investment property, seller has a low basis in the property because of depreciation, and wants to spread out the taxes due.Are you thinking of trying to purchase with 100% seller financing, or are you able to /willing to offer a down payment of say 10-20% .  

The "house hacking" you CAN do is with your GI Bill: GI Bill BAH is based on the zip code of your school, not based on where you live.

The catch is, my current interest rate on the conventional is 2.87% and I'm positive it will nearly triple if I refinance with a DSCR so it's a tough decision.

A cash out refinance could be a great fixed rate option and a way to maximize your equity to grow your portfolio.

Hey Renee,Pros include guaranteed rent payments from the government, a large pool of potential tenants, and potentially lower vacancy rates.

Because Pittsburgh seems to be taxed at an even higher rate than Philadelphia.

-Now if I invest this 325K in capitol into another duplex, and assume the same NOI and loan rates I would have a second duplex making 1,238.

.- Interest rate fluctuations: Mortgage rates are predicted to decline, potentially dropping to around 6% by the end of 2024.