2.Private Money Lender – I’ve heard they can be more flexible and might focus on the property value more than my employment status, but I know the interest rates are higher than conventional loans.

I have a network and will be having those conversations but what the books don’t teach, and what I haven’t found here are specific terms. 

You don't want to be with one of those brokerages.If you would like to have a business conversation in any of the cities you plan to visit either just the two, and would like to connect with a Keller Williams team leader in any of those cities, just let me know and we'll get you connected.

It can be a flexible way to fill the gap.Private Investors or Partnerships: Bringing in a private investor or forming a partnership could provide the necessary funds.

When do you prefer using private money over traditional bank loans for real estate?

I mention this, because at the end of the day, these are all investments, just like stocks and bonds and private equity, etc.  

But we have a lot of interaction with guests before they ever arrive - we require a photo ID of whomever has booked our house (and the name and info has to match the booking info), a working cell phone number that we will send a test message to by text to confirm it belongs to the guest (or is at least in their possession), and we converse with them to let them know what to expect from us (and if we have any specific concerns we share those as well) - for example, this week if we had anyone scheduled to arrive we would be discussing the incoming hurricane. 

You need to find short-term purchase and rehab financing (i.e. hard money or private lender) to acquire and improve the property.

In Denmark, these communities combine private living spaces with shared common areas like kitchen etc., fostering a strong sense of community among residents.

Are you finding more investors turning to private money lenders for quicker access to capital?