I guess I'm wondering if this is the average host's experience or perhaps a social media skewed view? 

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Retire Early and move from CA to FL Uhaul will love you ;-)When you are new, looking for lenders & considering Fix & Flip, BRRRR, or rental, as a buyer, I’d ask the owner/seller to be one of my private lenders with creative financing.

Creative deals get a lot easier when you have someone to bounce ideas off, someone who’s seen these structures before, or even someone who just helps you think through the steps.

I am looking for some creative ideas to help fill rentals in a slower market and I would love to hear what other investors and property managers are doing right now. 

Or K1-12 schools, very much socialism.

I’ve seen some investors get creative lately — curious to hear what others are doing to close deals faster.

Since you already know how to position properties to renters on Facebook Marketplace, you could apply that same creativity toward listing strategy and social buzz around flips.If you’re looking to get involved hands-on, you might consider:Partnering with a local flipper to help market one of their projects (great way to learn the numbers and process without taking all the risk).Sitting in on open houses and noting what questions buyers ask most often — it’ll give you insight into what features matter in your market.Starting small by networking with wholesalers and rehabbers in Denver so you can see what types of properties are moving and why.Flipping has a steep learning curve, but with your background in marketing, you’re already ahead in one of the toughest parts: getting eyes on the property when it’s ready to sell.Looking forward to seeing how you dive into this side of the business!

I’m licensed in over 25 states and have spent the last few months studying multifamily and creative finance strategies with the goal of building a portfolio that generates long-term cash flow and stability.I’m extremely motivated to start closing deals now — ideally multifamily or self-storage, though I’m also open to triple net opportunities down the line.

If anyone has any advice on creative financing, I’d appreciate it.