Investment Property · Eligibility

Investment Property Loan Eligibility

Whether you’re buying your first rental or your tenth, eligibility depends on the property, your profile, and the loan type.

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Quick Answer

You’re likely eligible with 20–25% down, solid credit, and reserves. DSCR loans widen eligibility by qualifying on rental cash flow; portfolio loans help investors past conventional property limits.

Property and borrower factors

Eligible properties include 1–4 unit rentals, condos, and, via portfolio/commercial paths, larger buildings. Lenders weigh credit, reserves, and either your DTI (conventional) or the property’s DSCR.

Scaling your portfolio

Conventional guidelines limit how many financed properties you can hold. Past that, DSCR and portfolio loans let serious investors keep growing without the personal-income ceiling. We help you plan the sequence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I finance multiple rentals?

Yes — conventional allows a limited number; DSCR and portfolio loans let you scale well beyond that.

Are condos and multi-units eligible?

Yes — 1–4 unit properties and warrantable condos are commonly financed; larger buildings use portfolio or commercial loans.

Does my personal income matter?

For conventional, yes. For DSCR, the property’s cash flow carries the qualification instead.

Save Financial is a California-licensed mortgage brokerage (NMLS #377740, DRE #01875766). Figures are illustrative for 2026 and not an offer of credit.

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