Investing in short-term rental (STR) properties in Florida with bad credit poses challenges for traditional financing due to credit score restrictions.

When my daughter looked into tankless, they told her they could install it outside (couldn’t work out venting inside) but it would require additional maintenance, so they just went traditional.

Private financing or hard money is generally used for acquisition and rehab financing for properties that won't qualify for more traditional loans, when speed is a priority, or when some other aspect will roadblock traditional underwrites.

This can provide more flexible terms and potentially eliminate the need for a traditional mortgage.Private Money Lenders:Private individuals or companies may offer loans for real estate investment.

The reality is, traditional forums and generic social media groups, like those on Facebook, have become increasingly cumbersome and less aligned with the rapid pace of today’s real estate market.Forums, while rich in information, often present challenges in navigation and timeliness.

Traditional How did you add value to the deal?

What I mean is calling them like traditional agents but offering them two solutions: list with me or maybe I have a buyer who will buy from them.

The individual owner of a seller financed mortgage enjoys a notable advantage over a traditional financial institutions, direct one on one negotiation capability with the borrower. its an advantage for negotiating new terms, adjusting interest rates, and addressing unforeseen issues.We have heard that this is a way for the owner to avoid "Capital gains"?

You can try and stall this and try and come up with the money but now that it is in foreclosure traditional lending is going to be a no-go so unless you know someone who will give you the $ or you have other real estate you can pledge your options are limited. 

So far a nationwide funding search targeting traditional national, regional & community banks; SBA lenders; & hard money sources has been unsuccessful for numerous reasons - not the least of which is their objection to financing or investing in our type of business.