Or use the profit from the rent to save on the next down payment?

This way you can help them out of a bad situation and possibly help them save their credit by avoding forclosure3.

I think I would be lucky to qualify for a loan of half the amount of what I estimate the property to be worth.So as of now I'm saving (5k now), keeping my credit score in the "excellent" range and trying to learn new ways to fund my first investment even if it isn't purchasing the multiplex I live in now. 

But I am trying to keep an eye on the market.Down payment is doable wish cash that I saved and partnering with my mother-in-law.

Hi Brian,I am preparing to begin wholesaling in the corpus area so that I can save the funds needed to do my first flip.

I'm sure it breaks up grime less than true steam but it has already saved 3 carpets from being replaced!

Another possibility - depending on where it is in Syracuse, consider commuting for 4-6 months while you save up money.

Outside of saving up for downs of 10-20% prior to looking for another property is the BRRR strategy the best option due to its debt leverage?

Again, I just feel that starting out may be rocky if going at it full time without a real estate portfolio built to support me, or some sort of part time job to help fund my savings.

Got a decent job saved a little bit of money and bought in the reno market when things were still fairly depressed.