. - there are QOZs and seller finance which can help as well. 

How did you finance this deal?

For example with seller financing doing interest only if you can is a bigger win, especially if you get a big down payment as the risk typically in I/O is price declines, but if you put I/O vs/ Amortization side by side it would blow your mind the $ difference.  

Most DSCR lenders will be able to finance you at a 650 score, with a handful at 620. 

The amenities are fantastic (shopping, restaurants, activities, etc.)Cons: We are trying to get away from crime and other "factors" about LA that we dislike, and in many ways this city feels like a mini-Los Angeles (homelessness, crime, etc.).2.

Hello everyone, when finding a deal you want to use financing for (either private or conventional), should you have a deal in place first, or should you have the financing in order first?

It's seller financing and it's how a lot of deals are getting done these days. 

There aren't many options out there for cheaper financing than a VA loan.

How did you finance this deal?

Be very cautious.Hard money financing gets you going fast, and are lenders who will design your loan amount for the purpose of your investment strategy.