If this is not possible, take some time to get to know and be-friend the other HOA board members before you waste money with an attorney.

Emphasize that your offer is competitive and you’re ready to move now, or set a reasonable deadline for the offer to ensure the seller knows you’re serious.Use Comparables StrategicallyHave data on hand to support your position.

I could see folks doing new builds if they have 1031 money they need to place somewhere and they are putting 30%+ down however.Way too much sunshine in this thread about the current market conditions here in Huntsville and Madison right now. 

Typically, the initial upfront for the rehab is either cash or a high interest loan (hard money or private). 

DSCR loans are not that low and regular hard money loans will be in the double digits.

More importantly why don’t you send money to TripAdvisor, Fairbnb, or booking.com?  

Getting something under contract is as easy as give the seller all the money.

When something goes wrong (like HVAC) do they have the money to get up and going again or have you just lost your business and all your effort cohosting a property that isn't well maintained?

The cost has to be supported by the revenue.Now if you plan on building a brand with 5 SFH's as a package, the answers are still the same.

Is it hard money loans, angel investors, etc?