Jumping in with no money down is possible, but going for 100% financing can be risky—it means less leverage and higher payments, which can be tough, especially starting out.

Each city’s approach can play a unique role, but zoning for higher density developments stands out as a powerful strategy, albeit a tough one to get passed.

Additionally, if the property needs renovation, you may have a tough time finding a HML willing to lend on it in 2nd position if it is in a distressed state. 

Yes, what others have said about GfH's customer service is right: it's challenging, but I'm grandfathered into pricing that makes it a tough sell to switch and with (still) 98% of their solution's capability available right in their mobile app it's still a compelling option for smaller portfolios.

Your buying something that will be tough to sell. 

Lots of growth in both population and jobs and housing.Rentals are a bit tough I think right now for the most part, but I think the market will start to shake out over the next year or two.If you are not a PR or citizen of the US, then you have to decide if you want to use cash, which is probably preferable or use financing. 

Filling up the property could be tough, and managing multiple tenants annually can be demanding.

They will also not have Worker's Comp, which makes YOU liable for any injuries to his workers if they should fall off the roof.Go with the more expensive guy.

That's a tough gig too, but failure rate is only going to be like 88% vs the 99.9% failure rate of your current plan.Or...Save some coin and do a house hack.

It’s in a tough neighborhood.