Leveraging Credit Score to Get Started

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  • Rental Property Investor · Russellville, AR · Member since 2014 · 684 posts · 509 votes
    3y

    Look into the low down payment options such as FHA and USDA (maybe VA if you are a veteran). I would personally utilize one of those programs to buy a small multifamily and house hack. That's one of the best starter strategies, particularly with limited liquidity.

    Good luck!

  • Kenneth GarrettPro Member
    Investor · Florida Panhandle/Illinois · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    3y

    @LaMancha Sims

    You can partner with someone who does not have good credit and whereby you could be a credit partner.  Many people have partnered with experienced investors who either don’t have good credit or they are maxed out on loans.  This is a good way to learn as you go.

  • Lender · Boston, MA · Member since 2018 · 171 posts · 137 votes
    3y

    @LaMancha Sims do you have personal income? If so, I'd look to qualify for an FHA/conventional loan. You can explore low down payment options (3% down for a single family if you are a first time buyer, or FHA 3.5% down regardless of FTHB status). There are also many down payment assistance programs available as well.

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