Hey @Danny MorrellGoing the traditional route (self funding and using conventional lending products) will be tricky with $10k, so I'll throw out a few alternative ideas you might consider.House HackingAs others have said, House Hacking can be a great way to get started. 

You always wonder why a website put up a certain product that you didn't search for or why Google put various links to things that didn't have much to do with your search.

It is held by my LLC so I’ve been told that a HELOC is not an option as it’s a personal mortgage product.  

Best to reconsider your business plan.The same rule applies in multifamily real estate as it does in any tech company offering a product - just because you build it, doesn’t mean customers will flock to you.

Others will go with some unique DSCR products.  

I also have  a local lender to Pensacola that I will work with next as they have similar products, and I think they will be more efficient (Kiavi is a national lender).

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Rates and terms vary as Im not an expert since this is a direct to consumer lending product (Im a broker). 

I am doing this for just a few years, and my products are not cheap, yet we already have over 800 students....

Does anyone have any leads on financing products that would provide exceptions and not need 25% - 30% down??