How is everyone financing their rentals these days?

[Brian Beadle]

Ive seen this posted once before but the thread was back from 08 and a few things have changed since then. Sooooo I was wondering, How is everyone financing their rental properties nowadays?

I believe the popular roundabout used to be to pay cash for the property then refinance, cash-out, rinse and repeat for your next rental. Does this still work? Are lenders refinancing on investment properties?

How do you finance if you can't pay cash for these properties?

I have yet to delve into the rental market but I want to be as informed as I can before I take the plunge!

[Scott J.]

I'm a young dude, but do it the old fashioned way. 25% down payment with a conventional 30 year loan. Buy and hold.