That's what I would recommend if those are available in your market.Those owner occupant first programs are offered buy HUD, Fannie Mae, and some of the big banks too like Wells Fargo.If you have the funds for a large down payment and you want to do more investing, I would only put down as much as I have to, to avoid any kind of PMI, MIP or whatever else they are calling any kind of mortgage insurance.

We do not force anyone to go through our program.

***I MEAN INCREASE ABILITY TO BORROW***I am still in school but on a good scholarship program.

There are many ways to buy investment properties but if you are looking to do it with creative financing (no money down) I highly suggest you take a look and talk to Ben Leybovich and his CCFU program.

I feel those programs are going to be targeted for cut backs in the years to come.

First, I'm a firm believer of the franchise method. go to [REMOVED] to learn about the RPM program.

@Andrew Murphy That's really smart that you could take advantage of the good neighbor next door program.

After further googling them, i found another website they have kedollc.comAbout our Program page states:Kedo Funding Purchase Program The Kedo Funding purchase program has a number of benefits for the buyer over traditional mortgages, our competitors' owner finance contracts, rent to own and lease options.

Kimberly, that's not really what I said, I was speaking to the fact that federal law requires you to consider income regardless of it's source, assuming it's legal, they are speaking directly about social security and different types of assistance programs.

Does anybody have any information or know of any programs, book etc. where I can learn how to do this?