Hard Money Loans: These are short-term loans from private lenders based on the property's value rather than your credit score.

Strictly from a private money lens: If you're open to a 2nd position private money loan against your STR's, it's possible.

I’m still working the in’s and out’s of BP but I will try and send you a private message. 

I know I can reach out to some mortgage brokers to connect me with a private lender for most of the mortgage and then I would just need another lender to supply the down payment and renovation money.

I should note that that I was using Baselane's banking service to collect deposit and rent, and had moved the funds immediately to my private bank after I collected (thank god!).

I think you need to sign up on Meet Up and RSVP: Tuesday, Nov. 12 Walnut Creek  at Rotator Taproom 6pm (short notice - it's tomorrow)Thursday, Nov. 21 Oakland at Two Pitchers Brewing Company (hosted by Tyler Jahnke of Kenji Capital)Saturday, Nov. 23 Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley hike at 10am (hosted by Tyler Jahnke of Kenji Capital)Thursday Nov. 14 San Francisco - Happy Hour/Networking at Alchemist Bar and LoungeTuesday, Nov 19   San Francisco - 100% Funding for your Deal (Sports Basement at Stonestown Galleria mall)https://www.meetup.com/bayarearei/events/304151177

Look for private sales in public records or on FSBO sale sites, and/or6.

If it's private money, they would issue a letter.

However, depending on the Trust Company you work with, you might have more options with respect to the diversity of public and private market investments.

One option is investing in real estate as a private money lender.