Private financing or hard money is generally used for acquisition and rehab financing for properties that won't qualify for more traditional loans, when speed is a priority, or when some other aspect will roadblock traditional underwrites.

I have a few other quotes for STR coverage that don't look bad but not as fully loaded as Proper and many of the business aspects of a STR.  

Do transfer direct to avoid fed 10% withholding.My CPA does not want to assist me in any aspect of my Solo 401-K. 

It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more.Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingGood luck on your journey!

And it took me another couple of years to realize that that same concept didn’t only apply to fitness but to all aspects of life.

I just feel like having the 40,000 taken off of the bill, so to speak, would allow me for one, and then the property management aspect, taking that off my plate as well.

That allows me to generate a high and low estimates for each aspect of my overall rehab plan.

NDA for not discussing certain aspects of the property yes - but in this case it was specific NDA noting you could not disclose you are an investor. 

Concerning the reviews you might have come across, any negative feedback is likely associated with the content covering the legal aspects of real estate practices, rather than emphasizing client acquisition.

This BP community is amazing and I look forward to the investments but more so to the people involved in all aspects.