Yes - Multifamily DSCR Loans can be a great option for this - check out this recent article posted last year on everything you need to know about Multifamily DSCR Loans (generally for properties with between 5 and 10 units) including comparison vs. traditional loan options!

I think owner occupied primary home financing can be some of the most favorable terms out there, especially with the low down payment option.

And like all real estate, the more stable the asset, the lower your yields will be.  

Hey BP Family, I'd love your insight on this.I'm currently weighing two intriguing options: house-hacking a 4-plex or venturing into the realm of MTR with a single-family home or duplex, particularly for renting to travel nurses.

We are looking towards STRs in order to lower our W-2 taxable income via cost seg and bonus depreciation.I believe my line of work qualifies me as a REP, but what I am not clear on is whether I would still need to meet the 'material participation' requirements in our rental business in order for our losses to be non-passive.

A cash out refinance is set up on a 30 year mortgage so it offers a lower payment and rate.

Hi Jagger-Great question.I am a fellow Michigander from Ann Arbor.Nothing against Maine but the Midwest has seen some of the strongest rent growth in the country.When I consult with my clients, if they don't have the budget for a market like Ann Arbor, I direct them to Lansing, MI.The cashflow is strong, the economy is stable, it is the State capital so there is always economic development creating new jobs, the price point is relatively affordable because the cost of living is lower there, and appreciation is predictably linear.I also advise investors to buy duplexes and up so you always have a rent check coming in most of the time if you have a vacancy.

I was wondering what would be my better option to get a down payment for my next property.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Allowed to put less than 20%3) lower mortgage interest rate4) proportionally straight line depreciate your property.