You won't find many refinance options on these types of projects besides going the SBA or USDA route most likely.

The other option I potentially see is to partner with someone that has cash and/or better debt/income ratios and partner on the next purchase.

@John Hanewich building new is always a good option especially if you have the necessary licenses and can do some of the work keeping costs down.

The current option that we are looking at is buy, live in 1-2 months of the year, convert to MTR or STR for the other months (especially since we are flexible on our end). 

Deposits from the tenant.Security deposits from the tenant in residential dwelling units shall be deposited in a trust account with a licensed and federally insured depository institution lawfully doing business in this State or the landlord may, at his option, furnish a bond from an insurance company licensed to do business in North Carolina.

But if presented the option between multifamily real estate and single-family house hacking I think that multi family house hiking is superior.

@Brock Bernall As a rookie House hacking is the best for getting started has the lowest risk and best profit for a low down payment option.

Why fight it.Rokus are like magic for STRs, thanks to their 'Guest Mode' option.

They tend to have worked with a lot of PM's in the area and can help you weed out the good and bad options. 

Seller Financing I am the buyer with 30 days to purchase the property and want to simultaneously market it as rent-to-own,  how can I structure the process effectively:Can I structure the deal this way, so I can secur...