Win the lottery and have lots & lots of moneyYou could also team up with someone that has lots & lots of money, but that usually ends up with lots & lots of hassles.I chose creative financing and it's worked out very well for me.

Has it been cash-flowing as expected compared to your traditional rentals?

Traditional DSCR lenders will only look at short term and market rents. 

While traditional steakhouse meetings have their charm, we're focused on leveraging digital tools to streamline the process.For those experienced in remote capital raising — what platforms or strategies have you found most effective?

Private equity usually requires a larger minimum investment and longer hold periods than single-family or small multifamily investing, so it’s not as liquid as traditional rentals.The best way to start is by talking to operators, reviewing a few term sheets, and understanding the types of deals that match your risk tolerance and investment horizon.

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

Setting up an LLC is more about privacy and liability protection than saving on taxes.For your first deal, it’s usually fine to buy in your own name, especially if you’re using a traditional mortgage.

It’s been cash-flow positive, with strong reviews, minimal vacancy, and runs on a fairly passive system I’ve developed.My Goal: Now that I’m local to Orange County/South Bay, I’d like to apply the systems, experience, and insights I’ve gained to launch a property management company focused on both midterm/furnished and traditional long-term rentals.

We even skipped a traditional wedding and used that money toward our next property.

Many investors are combining private funding + traditional debt to get deals done.What’s your take — are banks still involved, or is private money driving these deals now?