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Thomas Helm
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Nashville, TN
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Down Payment of First Rental

Thomas Helm
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Nashville, TN
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In the Podcast with Erin Helle, she mentioned having $65k to put down on her first rental. She then said I thought you had to put 20% down and that know what she does now she would’ve bought 3 or 4 properties with the $65k.

What did she mean by this? I thought on the first mortgage they wanted 20% down and also, if you don't put 20% down then you have to deal with PMI.

I appreciate any advice. I’ve got $20k saved and looking to make a move this year and grab my first rental.

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