I've brokered over 300 DSCR loans.

Never used a DSCR loan in the past and have always understood those rates to be higher by a point or two in most cases. 

Negotiate seller concessions, consider affordable markets, and focus on long-term equity growth through appreciation and loan paydown.

@Rae Chris, finding a "0% down" loan is hard, if not impossible today, even with your first property as collateral.  

I'm a new real estate investor just looking to get more knowledge on how FHA loans work.

So I'm strongly considering adding a handful of these to my buy & hold portfolio.I understand that there's no "risk-free" method to acquiring these properties subto, but have any of you had success over the long-term acquiring properties with VA loans attached?

@Yents Ybrimovic If the 203k loan only requires 3.5% down and you can finance all the repairs in the loan - then what exactly is your friend contributing?

This way I get paid upfront for my work 1-2k plus I know I have another payday at some point in the future if the deal closes.The costs to fully develop a property and sell for near retail usually involves the costs below and takes 2-6 months or more in some cases, but the profits can be huge if you're working in markets where land costs are high:Title 200-400Legal 500-2000 depending on zoning issuesIf wetlands are present AND its a buffer zone project: 2000-5000Perc & septic design if needed 1500-3000Treescaping & cleanup for retail sale 500-1500Selling costs of 6%I tend to stay clear of properties that need more than the above expense items.  

@Ben O'Neill I have a second, and for a short while a third loan on a property.

Hello all,
I'm looking to buy my first multi-family. I have a large lump sum saved in an investment account for down-payment and any additional costs. I currently have no debt and make under $100k a year. Because of ...