@Abdullahi Mohamed @Osman KhanYes, investment residential real estate. 15% down payment. you cannot do BRRR completely since shariah law doesn’t allow one to acquire a cash loan with interest, so cash outs are never an option.

As noted above, these are usually geared away from investors if they are looking to increase affordable housing options, or focused on local investors who will then open them up for rent right away for the same reason.

MBS has to be attractive vs other options, as those other options gain in returns, this presses mortgage rates UP to remain competitive for those investment $'s.   

Explore options like crowdfunding platforms or connecting with experienced sponsors who welcome smaller investments.2.

@Crystal Hawk - You have a couple different options.

Yes, definitely get a non-refundable deposit if allowable so that they don't just string you along while they weigh their options. 

Typically an option to renew, is just that - a renewal of the original lease, not an entirely new one. 

FHA loans are a good option for duplexes, particularly if you have between $200k and $250k to spend.

Finding an older house to rehab in those markets would be a better option in my opinion.  

Im sure this has been posted before plenty of times, but I just got back into real estate investing, and I am looking for a good website builder option like Carrot, or any other, that you guys can suggest.