The Brrrr method is looking like a strong strategy for me and am considering using Hard Money lending as a good way to get started.

With this process, Tenants respect the businesslike manner and responsiveness, and remain in units for an average (across a 150 average annual unit count) of over 4 years, with numerous exceptional Tenants remaining over 10 years.

However, I am still curious if there is any other popular method. 

Even if you do FHA on the first one, conventional loans will typically require only 5% down if your living in the property, there are caveats - from my experience you have to be upgrading if your going to do that method but I really like the Nomad method for investing in real estate, especially getting started! 

I've been keeping an eye on the market and running numbers on numerous properties.

Houston Listing Agents, What methods have been working for you when selling a home? 

There is no universal method, but how you want to approach it may factor into your investment criteria.

The hybrid method. 3.

Of course, with this method you actually end up with a physical check that must be deposited.

Now I have 28 units through the brrrr method.