I will definitely give me the flexibility he needs, but if I can point him to the right resources, that would be even better.For the STR: I have 2 1-week bookings, one in Oct and one in Nov.

House hacking is the most powerful way to get started in real estate investing, and it sets you up for success because you learn so many things: dealing with contractors, how to screen tenants, lease negotiation, but most importantly, your goal should be to reduce or eliminate your housing cost, and there are a lot of ways to do with house hacking depending on your flexibility with strategy: rent by room, Section 8, mid-term rental, STR, etc, and you can combine multiple strategies too. 

A good private money lender should be transparent about terms and fees, have a solid track record and experience in real estate, and demonstrate flexibility in tailoring loan options to meet your needs.

I bet the Seller received payment for September and October.

Generally, private lenders offer more flexibility and lower fees than hard money lenders.

@Tom S.Thank you for the great advice, I will definitely make sure the inspectors check against the code book, its a duplex listed at 69k currently but foreclosure company seems eager to be rid of it, so the price should be fairly flexible.

Airbnb has several options to choose from (Flexible, Moderate, Firm, Strict and Super Strict). 

**Flexible Underwriting**: Many DSCR loan programs offer flexible underwriting, allowing investors to qualify with lower credit scores or unconventional income documentation, making it easier to secure financing compared to traditional loans.4.

Very risky bet.

Do you prioritize competitive rates, flexible terms, or quick approvals when securing funding?