Traditional residential home loan.How did you add value to the deal?

You also don't need to do a traditional long term strategy, is there a draw the  area that playing host to a traveling nurse or other professional/student would be interested? 

That can hurt your cash flow and could equate to the same as a traditional long term hold without the headache and management.I'm not saying don't do it, I'm saying you have to look at all options. 

I’d love to take advantage of a “traditional” mortgage (or even FHA?)

Creative & Seller Financing OverviewSeller financing allows the seller to act as the lender, enabling you to purchase without traditional bank involvement.

STRs in Non-Traditional MarketsShort-term rentals in areas near universities or event venues are gaining popularity.

From the sentiment of your post it seems like you're viewing the buyers as strictly investors when they may lean more towards traditional homeowners looking for a quality of life improvement or an improvement on their current financial situation today.Let's say the buyer pays 465k and has a 5% interest rate.

Examples might include areas in the Midwest, Southeast, or Sunbelt regions.Multifamily Properties: Consider duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings to increase unit count and spread risk across multiple tenants.Short-Term Rentals: If you’re comfortable with the management requirements, STRs in vacation or business travel markets can offer significantly higher cash flow potential than traditional rentals.Value-Add Properties: Look for opportunities to buy undervalued properties where you can force appreciation through renovations or better management.Decision FrameworkRun the Numbers: Compare the projected cash flow, equity growth, and tax implications of selling versus holding with a refinance or HELOC.

This is a key difference from traditional buyer agency, where the agent keeps this commission.3.

Buying properties through non traditional channels.  4.