Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,

Additionally in comment above, before making any decisions, it might be beneficial to visit the areas and possibly meet with a local realtor or property manager.

. - Contractors- Capital providers: JV partners, private money lenders (PMLs), hard money lenders (HMLs)sFor additional context, are you going to be flipping and actually selling or are you going to be fixing and holding for rental income? 

I'm 25yo and motivated to grow my rental portfolio so I can replace my W2 income.

@Dominique Osborn spent hours with them on the phone and provided receipts on numerous occasions but it's still showing as "not" paid.Anyway, is anyone on here a tax lawyer or can anyone recommend one?

DSCR is great for Self-employed borrowers or business owners who write off a lof of debts and show little income.

In many cases, rental losses can be deducted from your taxable income, but there are limitations and eligibility criteria that may apply.

Here is what I'm taking for reserves (outside of location specific expenses like home insurance, utilties, taxes etc.)- 10% for future property management -10% for vacancy-10% for CapEx-5% for repairs and maintenance-5% for lawn and grounds keeping-0.5% of purchase price for PMI based on my credit score For a house hack, is this too conservative?

I recommend connecting with an investor-friendly lender that can give you an idea of what you will be able to afford based on your DTI, credit score, and current income & assets.

Here are the #s:Asking $129,0002 bed 1 bath 718sqftEverything has been updated15% Down - 9.5% Interest rate - 30 yrs amortization, no ballon Rents around $1000 - 5% Vacancy - $700 Taxes yr - $741 Insurance yr - 10% Property Management - 1.5% of rent for Maintenance and 5% of rent for capital expenditures.