If your money man is not calling you back he is not going to do the deal.Do you think it is a solid enough deal to go to your friends and family?

sounds like you are on the right track - house hacking or BRRRR to jumpstart the journey is a pretty solid tried and true gameplan

Your plan sounds solid!

Quote from @Katie Camargo: I am under contract on a home that I plan to rent out- numbers look solid, but I just learned that it's in flood zone A.

She sent a reputable plumbing company out and they gave us a $9000 bid to do excavating, repairs, etc. due to some roots getting in some plumbing under the house.

Invest with the one(s) where you believe the investment is solid based on your valuation and long term goals.

If you're looking to stay in state those areas you mentioned seem solid, and Sacramento as well. 

It's tough to find a solid deal without giving up the bank. 

Good luck, and it’s great that you’ve built such a solid rapport with the seller!

Quote from @Robert Cucino: Quote from @Tanner Lewis: Those look like pretty solid returns on the surface level, if you decide to go with DSCR, you can qualify the deal with AirDNA projected income even if it is rural. yeah i talked to dcsr lender in area, they do 80 LTV.