One of the most common questions that I am asked by new real estate estwte is how to get started in real estate investing with either zero money down, or with very little cash out of pocket. Although I do recommend having some money in reserve at all times, it is absolutely possible to get started without a lot of savings. Here are the 5 best ways to fund your real estate investing career when cash is scarce:. Buy a home as a primary residence. You can purchase a ih to live in with a zero down VA or USDA loanstay there for a minimum of one year, and then move out and turn the home into a rental property. Remember that equity building through real estate investing also includes the homes in which you live. In addition, the down payment and credit score requirements for a primary residence are always less stringent than for investment property. So living in your investment properties first is a great way to get around the stricter lender rules for investment properties. Buy a duplex, and...