There is so much that goes into a successful STR beyond the very basics.Now, projections can help for people using a DSCR loan.

.⚠️ Financing Challenges: Hard money loans carry high interest rates that nibble into the bottom line.Unrealistic timelines: If you think you're going to be in and out in 60 days, you're sadly mistaken-most flips take longer than expected.Real Talk: Is Fix and Flip Still Worth It?

I’d pay my 0% interest for a year credit card loans and 401k loans off asap then repeat.

If you're going to do a lot of D4D, then you might want to have that, too.When I do D4D, I use PropStream to locate a number of properties in a small geographic area. 

On my second house hack, I am hoping to scale beyond small multis soon. 

I will be quick to admit I have only had experiences with small rentals (6 units and smaller) so if you are looking for help on larger apartment complexes I would not be a great resource.

Are you referring to small multifamily deals or commercial properties with five or more units?

Some complaints I've gotten is that my unit only has one bedroom and is small square footage wise.

Hard money and private investing are both ways to finance flips, but they work a little differently.Hard money loans are typically from companies or private lenders that specialize in short-term, high-interest loans.

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