This is more of a general inquiry if anyone had some insight in which path would be best and how to price it, if and when I get to that bridge. 

Perhaps a bridge lender would be more inclined to finance as long as you had a strong business plan. 

We are talking to some hard money lenders about bridge loans that include rehab but we're probably still short some cash.

@Steve Adler 30 year and bridge loans.

Values depend on location/gulf access, bridges, water/sewer assessments paid already, etc. 

Based on the parameters you provided it'll be difficult to get a typical loan, so youll have to look at portfolio lenders, local lenders, community bank, bringing in an equity partner or some other way to increase your down payment, even a bridge or hard money loan until the property os stable then refinance it, are options Good luck

Hey all,I'm just getting started with out-of-state real estate investing and I'm curious about which style of loan to look for.Do I stick to a conventional loan while I'm learning or go straight for the more "investor-friendly" loans such as "Fix to Rent", "Stable Bridge", "Multifamily Value Add". etc.I am focusing on small multifamily properties (2-4 units), but I am also taking a look at some single family properties as well.An additional question would be whether I speak with national lenders like BiggerPockets partner lenders or focus on lenders in the area I'd like to purchase (San Antonio). 

Purchased with 24 month bridge loan; Refi in 6-12 months.

But by increasing cash flow, one can bridge the gap faster.  

@Lamont Marable "house hacking" is typically referring to under 4 units.Once you go above 5 units you need a commercial loan which typically needs 20-30% down.You could look into hard money or bridge loans which may let you buy and fix a multi-unit property and then refi once fixed, so the next out of pocket is not much but that would depend on the deal.