The fees/rates are a little higher but they're a good option for people who are self-employed and have a FICO in the low 600s.

There's no better time to buy than now, especially with the low-interest rates.

so instead they appraise super low so that either the borrower doesn't take the loan or there is so low an LTV that the lending institution can live with it.

I have also heard when going to a local bank to get a portfolio loan you should have a business plan to show the lender and convince them that your investment will produce positive returns resulting in a low possibility of defaulting on the loan. 

I already have an idea of several ways I want to approach this deal but I would like to hear some of the seasoned investors ideas so I can better formulate my plan to acquire and hold.

Hi OrenellaTucson is a very competitive market and inventories are very low.

Interests and BackgroundI'm interested in learning about new aspects of real estate investing I'm interested in investing in general, buy and hold investing, flipping houses, low or no money real estate investing, and multifamily investing.

Just know that it would be horrendously low based on actual numbers.

If you can afford it just take your time to start investing because most markets are low in inventory and prices tend to be high.Just do what is average in that neighberhood that you select.  

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