Here’s a breakdown of the main ways investors fund their first deal while minimizing their own cash outlay:1.Private Money & Hard Money Loans– These lenders focus more on the deal than on your personal finances.

one of my clients that has a pretty big PM company.. had a unique way of doing this.He offered 50% of the first months rent or 500.00 minimum.. he would have 4 or 5 agents at the weekly meeting handout the list of vacants .. each of them would go place a sign in the yard and first come first served.. he found that potential tenants would call the first sign if no answer they called the next one until finally someone answered.. it worked pretty awesome for him. 

While my company name only contains "Bookkeeping," if you ask me what I do, I say "accountant and bookkeeper."

This money gets added onto the back of the loan kind of like a VA funding fee does. 

You could house hack by purchasing a small multifamily with an FHA or conventional loan, reducing your living expenses while building equity.

Luckily, it didn't damage my property.The way it's going with insurance companies, should I eat the $2300 or put in a claim? 

The macroeconomics are on fire here - population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here.

This week, two critical economic reports—the CPI inflation report (Tuesday, February 13) and Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday, February 15)—will provide new insights into whether the Fed will stay on its current path or begin signaling rate cuts.Real estate investors looking to finance new deals, refinance existing loans, or time their next acquisition should closely monitor how these reports shape market expectations for the Fed’s next move.Current Market ConditionsMortgage rates have remained stubbornly high due to persistent inflation and a strong labor market.

However, the average lifespan of companies is 10 to 18 years, so every private-sector job your tenants have will eventually disappear.

You could also use a Fannie May Home style renovation loan which a conventional loan and require 5% down vs.