It's good to have a couple of exit strategies, though.   

“We shifted to a hard-core marketing strategy,” he said.

I have construction loan on the current house I'm building and used similar strategy (land was purchased outright and used to cover majority of the down payment).

The free marketing is not effective in a competitive market neither is the marketing strategy.

Then, when you have a better grip on the neighborhoods and strategies that make sense, you can buy.

She has a deep understanding of the local markets and can help you identify properties that align with your goals.I’d be happy to set up a call to discuss your plans in more detail and share insights about neighborhoods, strategies, and what to expect when you visit.

It's actually the best strategy in the Nashville area if you can build an HPR yourself and own both, STR the other side. 

We still use the BRRRR strategy in Jacksonville, FL.

What strategies do you recommend for securing hard money loans for spec builds?

What strategy are you currently interested in pursuing?