Your best bet would be to find a portfolio lender whose niche aligns with your investment strategy. 

I have worked with a number of new investors that use this strategy to get started. 

It doesn't make sense to you because you still don't understand the strategy.

Quote from @Scott Tennell: For real estate investors who have worked with private money lenders, what strategies have you found most effective in structuring deals to ensure both parties are protected and the funding process runs smoothly? 

How much can you budget for furnishings and all kitchen items and creature comforts for the ones you want to MTR.If you have a vacant 6-unit, you have great possibilities to try all strategies.

Is a cash-out refinance a good strategy right now despite the risk of a negative cash flow?

quick google search "was lee arnold in forbes magazine" and there's a article by the houston chronicle article that says he talked on real estate strategy and is listed asSep 28, 2022 — Arnold isone of nine members of the Forbes 400 to have given away more than 20 percent of their fortune to charity so far.i have'nt read the article. i am new here looking into this 97.00 program.. if you learn good info can actually work the program, maybe from any state, and it's legal probably worth the initial cost. still trying to decide.

Most fail pursuing the smaller asset strategy because they they lack the organization skills noted above but also because they do not understand the asset class in which they invest.

I would advise picking one of those strategies and rolling with it.

I agree with @Nicholas L. regarding the house hack strategy.