Since my RE financing investor does the incentive of paying for the property, I want to make sure that my business partner is getting a great ROI in profits, so I want to make sure that money is working for the first investor making a deal with me in the smoothest way possible! 

I think tax benefits should be secondary to buying something that would work well as a STR.I would recommend you consult a tax professional to see what possible tax benefits you could receive from buying this STR.

If losses strain your finances, selling might be the best move, but optimizing rental income or tax deductions could make holding worthwhile.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Hard money and private investing are both ways to finance flips, but they work a little differently.Hard money loans are typically from companies or private lenders that specialize in short-term, high-interest loans.

Quote from @Sabian Ripplinger: i want to possibly use hard money this year to grow quicker   and can you use them for new builds  who should i use and  any tips?   

Your credit score will be worth improving to acquire better financing options.

Yes, it is possible to put lipstick on a pig, but in my 15+ years of experience providing property management, the best way to make the asset profitable over the long run is to do the repairs the right way from the start.

What is required to obtain real estate investing independence is the following1 - TRUE education in real estate (1) principles, (2) law, (3) finance.

.## Financing OptionsFor Hard Money and Private Lender financing, it's crucial to build relationships with local lenders.

You're never going to be 3% financing and if it cash flows, I would lean toward keeping it.