Caleb Heimsoth try your local credit union.

Had our credit unit do a HELOC on the investment property, pulled out 85k then took 21k of it to use for closing cost on new property which settled today. 

for me it was all about the budget, sure I wish I bought a place in the bay area instead of going out of state but it wasn't in the cards.

If I find myself talking with someone who has invested money in branding, websites, business cards, trainings before buying 1 property I go in the other direction. 1.

I understand this will lower my credit score and as multiple lenders each get my credit score/report, I am concerned that it will heavily impact my credit score negatively.Are there strategies that you recommend to workaround this or is there a way to do this effectively without heavily impacting your credit score?

I initially hoped to ask the seller for a credit to fix however I am hearing that the amt of credit you can ask the seller is limited by the closings costs amount (in my case max it will be $12K) so I am not sure what to do.I am aware of the 203K option, but I am not sure I want to go that route as I am comfortable with my plans for down payment and monthly expenses currently. 

I initially hoped to ask the seller for a credit to fix however I am hearing that the amt of credit you can ask the seller is limited by the closings costs amount (in my case max it will be $12K) so I am not sure what to do.

I currently have a credit score of 720 but no cash.

Take the pets photo, get proof of insurance, shot card registration, rabies and whatever else makes you safe and then I have no problem renting to pets.If they pass that inspection show up at their current residence and ask to go inside and inspect for pet damages.

If you're committed you'll do whatever it takes,"  - quote credited to John Assara.