An example, a small down payment initially, but the note has now seasoned for 60 months with on time payments documented by a third party servicer.

My vision includes developing the land into a destination with features like driveways, walking paths, utilities, and unique lodging structures.Here’s my tentative plan1.Place the existing STR in an LLC2.Apply for an SBA small business loan to fund the next steps, including a feasibility study (~$10k+), land clearing, and infrastructure development.While this direction excites me, I’m torn between pursuing this venture and continuing with a more traditional approach—buying one home per year using conventional loans.I’d love to hear your thoughts:•Has anyone transitioned from STRs to glamping or similar ventures?

This can help you greatly with the additional depreciation.Ultimately, med to large MF and small 2-4s are totally different products. 

As you mentioned, there are plenty of coaching programs that cost a small fortune and may not be all that helpful.

If the institution is a bank, like a small community bank, it is likely a portfolio loan and they own it and always have.

And buyers unless its a big value add deal offer list price or a very small % under that.

When you are small, there really isn't many concerns other than not knowing how to manage the properties properly.

.• The confidence to believe they can achieve financial independence.It’s amazing how small moments like these can inspire the next generation to think bigger and dream bolder.How are you involving your family in your real estate journey?

There may be a small chance it has nothing to do with them.

As someone who deals and talks to real Private Lenders (small shops run by a guy who lends his own capital and doesn't use big box), they have a hard and fast business model that produces the rate of return they need to remain profitable and curb the risk on their cash.So the best product for a budding fix and flip investor is the bridge loan which includes acquisition money and construction money.