Lake Hartwell, SC This tracks with my theory that Airbnb is more city; VRBO is more resorty -- mountain, ocean, lake, etc. 

Purchase price: $290,000 Short Term Rental Cabin in Maggie Valley, NC with stunning mountain views, perched at 4200 ft elevation.

The OP is currently exploring conventional rehab loans (presumably 203k or similar) which would indicate that he is intending to owner occupy, and therefore hard money loans are likely off the table (as most HMLs are not NMLS licensed and don't make owner occupant loans).That said, to the OP, if you're looking at a conventional rehab loan you're just going to have to accept higher costs, less flexibility, and more red tape.

She might be referring to transactions that don't reach the closing table due to the buyers' fault, and then they would refer someone they trust to close.

Let’s do it if you still have this offer on the table. 

Purchase price: $290,000 Cash invested: $58,000 Short Term Rental Cabin in Maggie Valley, NC with stunning mountain views, perched at 4200 ft elevation.

Our property is situated in the mountains, approximately 100-150 feet from the waterline, and I can see the lake(State Park) from the property.

I see your way up the mountain away from the ocean.. how close is golf and restaurants ?

Beautiful alpine meadow and mountain setting, surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest - community features small lake, tennis courts, and more.

That’s telling him to leave money on the table.