However, Zillow is led by very forward thinking individuals, and I wonder if they are hedging their bets against the uncertain future of real estate agents by piloting their "Instant Offers" program.

I personally know of someone who uses his pension plan from a private company to invest with.  

Here's my question - I have a private money lender who is willing to provide $40,000 at 8% over 20 years(or shorter).

After that, we have used HELOCs or private money and always made cash offers on all our flips. 

So here is my question, are there any Private Money Lenders out there willing to loan money to a young investor looking to get into his first house hack?

I have been educating myself and found that out of state investing may be tee best bet.

Hey Elijah,If you're looking for properties listed on the market, your best bet is to find a buyer agent in the area that can send you listings everyday.

I would target the $75/night price if you furnish it nicely and it has its own private bath.

Your best bet may be to put the property under contract while you are in the process of getting the equity lined up.

Hold it long enough to refinance based on a fully occupied worth of NOI and I bet you’ll pull out more than the total cost and still have a cash flowing asset.