I’m considering a Premium membership.

I'm not trying to sell you on his program, but you can get a lot of good, free information on his site.I hope this help, and good luck with the deal!

Jeremy,There are different programs that offer a higher LTV and less down for investment properties. 

I’ve been saving aggressively to buy a multi-family since, but I was wondering if anyone had some creative strategies to take advantage of some of the loan programs so that I don’t need so much upfront.

Used VA loan program.

It takes them filling out the paperwork first, then you fill out your part.There should be a site in your state just for this, Im in Florida, so not sure of yours, but Google this;federally-funded emergency rental assistance relief program to support residents and businesses as they continue to recover and rebuild.Good luck!

Just like the Section 8 program.

Otherwise, your options are DSCR loans, private and hard money, or any other non-conventional loan programs that may have lower down payment options.Happy to help with your search in Southwest Florida!

However, my wife and I were planning on buying a home and using the FHA program.

That is why the original moratorium passed was limited to properties in government programs (government backed mortgages, section 8, etc.)