Financing MF with traditional financing will require 25-30% down and typically require experience or greater down as they view it as risk.

I live in CA but I am priced out and I want to buy property and now I have been told it has to be cash flow property so I am looking to invest my 25k cash I have.. well that buyer used to buy land from us.. that buyer now pretty much buys from turn key companies and other mid west cash flow markets.there are companies that buy large amounts of this dirt and sell it in china.. half of the desert in Palmdale is own by Chinese and most of the land is still not buildable. but they are legal lots of record.And of lot of these smaller parcels will never be buildable.. and counties like Lake co.. no longer put them on the tax sale..

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

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.

Nor can you expect a house that needs full sourcing including exterior backyard development, to a fully outfitted game room — to be $100.STR Designers are vital — we bridge the gap with real estate acumen, professional design (and yes we are different than traditional interior designers!)

Creative strategies gain relevance when traditional purchase demand is shaky.  

Hey Kishan, Hotel and motel underwriting definitely has its own nuances compared to traditional multifamily or mixed-use deals.

Hey everyone,I’m building out a short-term rental in the [Joshua Tree] market and looking to connect with local cohosts or STR operators who take pride in running top-tier guest experiences — the kind where systems are dialed in, and the property shines every time.I’m not looking for a traditional property management company  — I’m looking for a boots-on-the-ground partner who thinks like an investor and operates like an owner.I’m hoping to find or learn:Anyone here cohosting in the JT area and open to sharing their experience (what works, what doesn’t)?

Typically, you want your monthly rent for a mid-term rental to be twice the traditional long-term rental rate to cover the higher vacancy, furniture costs, and utilities.I live in Santa Fe myself, and would be happy to discuss specifics about the market.Jens 

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