The drawback is you need to build trust and relationships upfront.Both have their place, but private money tends to offer more flexibility, while hard money is more structured and accessible if you lack personal connections.

I warn people over and over and over to know what they are buying and to go personally see what they are buying. 

I would spend money to enhance and update to current standards the search functionality and person to person tagging so it's easier to find stuff.

Quote from @Matthew Crivelli: Personally, I'm not a fan of Air B & B.

Just be mindful that you can't 1031 a personal residence but it might be eligible for capital gain exclusion from section 121.

Have you calculated what your (monthly nut) is you need to survive business wise and personally?

Your ability to connect with them on a personal level matters more than your offer.Think about it:  • The “Used Car Salesman” is only focused on closing the deal as fast as possible.

I dont know Nathan personally..

You can’t use the property personally for more than 14 days or 10% of days rented, whichever is more. 

Of course most GPs have personally put in money to keep the deals from sinking.