Some situational specifics pertaining to the question:8+ units, $250k+ loan amountCurrent rate at 4.5%Property in Omaha, NebraskaNew investor, no existing portfolio to leverageHigh credit score, Good personal incomeI'd take only 6-10 years of a fixed rate until reset if that made the 25 yr am possible.

Its more about the loan applicant have a history of rental income, than on a specific property or tenants.Since I personally have more than 2yrs of passive income from rental properties, the banks allow me to use 75% of all existing (already owned) and future (purchasing, or building in my case) rental income.  

Would I be able to take out a construction loan to build a new SFH with an existing loan?

If you have an existing relationship with a PM company you know that it will be done right and if something is not done right you have somebody to hold accountable.

Ian's site does a good job rating all of the existing crowd funding portals.  

You typically need 6 months of reserve and they may take into account rent if there is an existing lease (they will want to see lease).

Hi all,Would like to jump start my investing in real estate as well as move out of my existing home.

Not sure if my situation is the same, but appreciate all input. My office has parking lot in front. Oncor put a tall tower for electricity on a corner of my parking lot (cost 2 spaces for parking). No $ for me from On...

Any suggestions on finance strategies for someone with an existing 30 year bank mortgage?  

Existing home sales are very slow right now.