It works great if you're planning to BRRRR or refinance once the value is forced.That said, if you're looking for long term financing with a fixed rate and want to lock in terms upfront, a traditional mortgage with 20% down could make sense too — especially if you're not planning to pull out the equity again soon.I’m an investor & mortgage broker in Florida and help investors structure creative financing options all the time.

People go get 4 year degrees in hotel/hospitality management.There are several folks on here that have invested in very small places like 8 units or so and I could see that working more like a STR vs a traditional hotel. 

What is the best way to objectively compare YouTube real estate agents that focus on new builds in central Florida?

If you wanted an objective comparison of hard money lenders similar to consumer reports what criteria would be most important?

ROTH version of SDIRA is better compared to Traditional SDIRA?

You also utilize low DP compared to non owner occupant where it's 20% plus.

She’s earning nearly twice as much compared to renting the whole house traditionally.

You'll get some great appreciation on most of these areas compared to most other areas of the city. 

Quote from @Kyle O'Brien: Great question, Kwanza — live & flips are tricky but definitely doable with the right lender and structure.Most traditional lenders (and even many hard money lenders) shy away from owner-occupied flips because of regulatory red tape — especially if you're living in the property during the rehab.That said, I’ve seen a few investors successfully navigate this by:- Structuring as a short-term bridge loan with investor terms — even if they plan to occupy short-term.- Using private capital or asset-based lenders that focus more on the deal than the borrower’s living situation.

Consider amenities, property condition, and location when comparing.