@Nathan Deutsch Welcome TO BiggerPockets If you are not comfy with privacy issues while house hackingyou can try  a  FHA loan or start with a partnership to buy a STR etc

I was looking to see if anyone had any other creative ways to connect with lenders for these kinds of loans. 

Hard money loan Lessons learned?

Hey Phil, I remember that jittery mix of excitement and nerves when I decided to step up from the smaller stuff.. it can feel like you’re eyeing a big mountain and wondering if you’ve packed the right gear.

This will give you more time to shop rates/fees than to be under the gun with a purchase loan. 

Research neighborhoods near colleges, government offices, and hospitals, explore FHA loans, conventional loans, house hacking strategies, and connect with local investors.Good luck!

These markets often have strong population and job growth and strong rental demand.But the reality is that even in more affordable markets like Columbus, you'll need about $50k-60k household income just to qualify for a conventional investment property loan (this assumes good credit and reasonable debt).

and maybe even some encouragement.The Beginning: A Flooded Start and Big AdjustmentsI started the year by purchasing the property with 5% down, thanks to new Fannie Mae guidance on conventional loans around December 2023.

Using an insurance and bank loan product, putting $500,000 each year for 10 years so your family gets $2mm tax free each year forever.  

What type of loans are you buying, performing, non performing, seller financed?