Then he admitted his biggest mistake was not holding properties, so I asked why.

Will he co-sign on loans from banks or private lenders, or will he just say, call 15 banks?

I sent you a private message.I don't restrict certain breeds, but you may want to consider it.

The seller doesn’t need to know that the underwriters may give you more of a hassle than other buyers.Or do you have lines of credit or a private lender so you can make a “cash” offer then try to get the financing through before close or at worst just do a cash out refi after close?

And who cares if they did, the tenant moves out and you just rent to private pay tenants.

Are you sticking to traditional banks, exploring private lenders, partnerships, or maybe something creative like seller financing?

The bulk of properties run by small private landlords are managed rather poorly by people who don't know what they're doing and really have little idea about how to get better at it.

This motel has 16 private rooms, 4 shared bathrooms,  1 kitchen and living room.

Every so often I will look at my listing in private or incognito mode to make sure it's showing up to the general public.Closer to their stay, I text guests (who want it) a guest book that I put together with local restaurants, things to do, parking, etc. 

For the last 22 years I've been involved in real estate as a house flipper, with extensive experience in building and renovation contracting, owned a residential property management company, and now have a private money lending business (licensed NC re broker).