The owner was motivated due to personal circumstances and wanted to avoid the hassle of listing the property publicly.

While the image of yours I found seem to show the main entry to the 2nd floor at ground level, the older the prospective tenant, the less interested they are in a non-ground floor unit. 2) Using another part of the property as storage could limit interest and I could see that as a turn off with folks once they find this out.FYI, the listing I found on realtor.com makes no mention of the tenant not having access the entire property or the basement being used as storage.

If I can use a lender, how would that work? 

Not much in the way of updates, except for meeting with lender in December to go through some scenarios for the multi unit ground up build.Very excited about this.I am also still on the fence on the design aesthetic.

Each program is a little different so it just depends on your situation and income.They are quick and easy though once you get your certificate you can work with any Bank or Lender that is approved to use those DPA's.

The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

Plus you can also use earnest money and even non-refundable earnest money if you want to buy you more identification time.3.

If you want real yield or cashflow, you have to buy in a non-vacation market that is not top of mind for an STR.

Luckily in the sunshine state EVERYTHING is public record.

That may impact the amount you have listedYour most advantageous route for financing will be seller carry or finding a private lender.