My only other option to not pay mortgage insurance forever seemed to be a conventional loan with a much higher down payment and only pay until I reached 20% equity.I was determined to find something better.

Alternatively you can buy with conventional financing with 5% down.

If I have to hold the property long term, is conventional loan the only option?

Tons of migration here from Bay Area Millenials, inventory is low so prices and rents have gone through the roof in the past few years.

Assuming these are conventional loans, the lender can’t waive/okay the due on sale clause anyway.....sleeping dogs and all that.

Greetings,My wife and I purchased our first rental this spring with conventional financing. 

I thought of traveling from city to city, hosting hundreds of people in small convention halls (who would pay a nominal fee, natch) but I don't want to travel constantly. 

Looking for tips on financing my next deal as conventional will most likely not cut it.

I live in NY and want to invest in Georgia. 1- Can I use conventional lenders in my area?

Hi Kristin,NYC from the outside looks like a tricky place for this project.To hear about multifamily in rough shape you will need to find the wholesalers in your area. if you buy one from a wholesaler you will need to pay cash up front.If you are going to use a conventional loan, like Freddie Mac, FHA, the duplex will have to be in good shape, which means retail price.