Ask for references from those specific deals and call them.About the Hard Money Loan: Non-traditional loans can be full of hidden costs."

You have a few options like traditional, Non/QM, DSCR or other.Taking the cah out now help get in before next year's price hikes! 

More people I talk to are looking for equity partners instead of going the traditional loan route — especially in this high-rate environment.As someone who helps investors secure funding, I’m starting to feel more like a matchmaker than a broker.

Given the strength of the location, I began evaluating that structure.Solution: Instead of a traditional lease, I partnered with established operators who will earn a management fee and a performance-based share of profits after rent, while the real estate entity wholly owns the business, equipment, and captures most of the revenue.

My son wants to buy his first rental, and he's considering a DSCR loan because he's still in school and can't show much income to get a traditional loan.  

My budget is around $400K, and I’m looking for subject-to's or seller finance since I likely won’t qualify for traditional financing.I’m looking for a single-family property, am also open to multifamily, and my plan would be to rent out a room or buy somewhere with the potential to add an ADU/casita.

Depends on the market, but yes, traditionally studios and 1 bedrooms tend to have more turnover, so you see others have a preference for 2 and 3 bedrooms.

You will likely need to use 2 seperate excel models and use a metric that is easily comparable(relative cash flow, IRR, net cost).Traditional Buy and Hold: Typically requires 20-25% down, and will come with a slightly higher interest rate .75-1.5% over prime.

~ What is available outside of traditional banks? 

In today’s market, traditional loans just don’t move fast enough.Private lending options — like DSCR, Fix & Flip, and Bridge Loans — give investors the speed and freedom they need.What’s your go-to lending strategy right now?