A $300,000 hard money loan will cost you about $100/day to carry. 

This is our first investment together so we're exploring financing options.Wondering if anyone has trusted contacts in private lending/hard money who are able to fund ~$400k in acquisition cost and ~$250-300k in repairs?

Hey Asim,If it's not in an ADU zone, long-term rental could carry some risk, especially if it's not legally recognized.

Specifically, the sponsor, Nelson Brothers Professional Real Estate (NBPRE), and later Nelson Partners Student Housing, NB Private Capital (NBPC), Versity, Versity Invest, Versity Investments, and Crew Enterprises (constant rebranding/renaming to hide past issues) had yellow/red flags about them before I invested in 2017.

Lenders often require 30-40% down.Cash flow considerations – Since all expenses must be paid from your IRA, maintain liquidity to cover unexpected costs like repairs and vacancies.Rental properties vs. commercial deals – Residential rentals and commercial properties can both be great options, but keep in mind management complexity and income stability.Generally speaking, stay compliant – Avoid prohibited transactions, such as personally guaranteeing a loan, living in or personally managing a property, or transacting with disqualified persons (yourself, spouse, ascendants, or descendants).Diversify your portfolio – While syndications and real estate are great, consider mixing in other alternative assets like private lending, tax liens, or even notes for additional risk management.Work with the right custodian – Make sure your SDIRA custodian is well-versed in alternative investments and has experience handling syndications and non-recourse financing.If you’re looking for specific lenders who offer non-recourse loans, I’d be happy to point you in the right direction.

., talking to buyers, sellers, other agents, etc.) as I want to keep my personal cell phone number private.

@Taqiyyah Ellis, a business loan/line of credit or private lender will likely be your best and most realistic option.

When I am looking for a new investment property and am strapped for cash, I typically look off-market and try and find something that can a seller is looking to sell that needs minimal repairs to be rent ready and the purchase price is 80% of the ARV this way I can use private money to buy in cash, do the repairs needed then refinance on a DSCR loan and pay off the private money loan. 

Insurance needs to be carefully thought out ,carry a high deductible ,look at other ideas that can lower your premium .With a high deductible you need a money sitting in a account that can cover the deductible .

- it's tough factoring in carrying costs as they're a "guess".