I also like how I know these properties much better than our properties that I’ve never lived in, making them easier for me to maintain, and while we’re living there I can “tenant-proof” them. 

This also makes repainting easier.

This sounds like your situation, Brody.It may be easier and more convenient to find one lender that provides both the purchase and rehab funds but don’t feel that your hands are tied.

It appears they are hoping to attract people that can find deals but don't know how to raise money.

I personally think an ADU or duplex house hack would be much easier for getting started in real estate than a long distance STR.

I don't see rates dropping, especially if they can't control inflation, which was supposed to be under control, but appears not.

And then sometimes the comment is just a bridge to an ask and then it's obvious.BP makes it easier for people to do research since you can see everyone's posts, votes, and profiles at least as a first line vetting mechanism.

My concern for you is that it appears that if the owner comes back, they only have to pay the bid amount + costs, not what you paid for the broker.

The local lender, if they have an appetizer real estate, have condos been easier to work with and had better terms.

It is easier for the bogus ESA to apply there than to apply for my unit and potentially have their bogus ESA rejected and lose their application fees.