If they do, your best bet is a local community bank that funds these types of properties.Another option is a private lender but that money will be pretty expensive, as mentioned 10%  + 

Over the past several years it has seem there have been more and more options.

I am looking into my STR options but from what I have learned this is a overflowing market in the area and the vacancy's are increasing so I may look into mid term and long term only.

none of the above  Any insight into other options?

With your pipeline of off-markets, cherry-pick the best for yourself to close on, and on the rest, lock them up with a long inspection window, and make sure you have an option in the contract to Assign the deal to another buyer.

Having the info will help you weigh the options and make an informed decision.

Just trying to see what is the best option. 

LLCs tend to be beneficial for financing options if using hard money as it can be required depending on the program.

Your mortgage has nothing to do with your taxes.Here is a very rough starting point, however the actual calculation will involve more details:1.

Find an older one who'd rather sit back and get the interest than the higher return higher involvement of another flip.