Use the loan that I just used to buy my first duplex in MN: Portfolio Conventional Loan, 3% Down Payment, No Mortgage Insurance (yes this loan really exists).

They are also more expensive and higher rates because they are not conventional loans and equity driven.Search "close probate fiduciary mortgage"

Ian, please note that Isuf's answer is not relevant to Canada.For non-owner-occupied you need 20% down for 1-4. 5+ is complicated with MANY more options than just a conventional loan, but I think from our previous discussion that you are not there yet.If you are willing to live in your investment you need 5% down for 1-2 units and 10% down for 3-4 units.

I have both a private and a conventional investor.

hello everyoneI'm new to BP but a seasoned  buy and hold investor  (40 + years)I presently have several SF rentals that I own free and clear (with long term tenents) was thinking about getting some equity out of a couple of them and wondering if i should do conventional financing or if there something else I should consider.

Got conventional financing on them.

I'm considering a property for rehab in southern NH that is accessible by a class 6 road. I'm concerned that this will be a problem for my prospective buyers post-rehab when they try to obtain financing. Does anyone h...

And then look at refinancing into conventional financing to drop FHA MI six months later.

You can get regular double digit (pre-tax) income with no work except your initial due diligence and monthly reporting.  

Little background, I have purchased 9 SFR's through conventional loans with 30-45 day closes.