Rates are also better with these than with an investment loan.There are a couple of investment loan programs available that offer 10% down as well with no PMI, but they have slightly higher rates.

Be sure to explore all around the forums as well as many of the FREE tools that Bigger Pockets provides.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to hop on a call to discuss loan options that are out there, even if not offered by my resources.

I have found my first multi-unit property that I am going to make an offer on. 

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Quote from @Patricia Steiner: There are several lenders who offer low/no closing cost options for first time homebuyers.

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You should have that as a benchmark in mind, since it offers a good return without any effort.

Jackson, Madison, and Ridgeland offer great opportunities for successful investments.

Yes trying to find info as well, offered 1031 and/or straight investment $s w 6 month min lockup period for a return in the 14s, seems too good(i know what they say, lol)

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!