It will be really tough to get 100% of the cash needed on your first deal, unless it is a family member or friend. 

We have 2 multi-family properties in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and we just bought our first fix N flip last week.

I'd rather not ask my parents or family members to co-sign eitherSo the question is what would you do and recommend in my situation

For room rentals, do you allow pets?

After seven months, I took another leap and purchased a single-family home, which I also converted into a short-term rental.

He did mention in his Ad “ no pet”. 

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) private money loan investment.

Currently I have the ability to purchase a single family residence for a price that won't cash flow unless I add an in-law suit of sorts.

Petersburg FL) with the "low income" I'm making (around $4,200 per month) at my job, it's proving difficult to find a multi family property that I can afford with month to month tenants or with 1 vacant unit.

@Zak House I would not allow that many pets.