@Nicholas McCormick, thanks for the offer!

I’ve been around real estate for decades, and I read in The Economist once that in lively markets like Charlotte, folks will pay a premium for a comfortable room if you’re near major employers.A friend of mine tried something similar out in Austin a while back.. he’d inherited a 4-bedroom property and split it into individual room rentals.

In addition to offering "cash for keys" assure them that they can use you as a referral on their next tenant application, or offer them a short term-2 month lease.

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

@Michaela Hayes What about these projects would make it compelling for a lender to offer 100% financing?

Quote from @Patricio Acosta: I finally found the perfect flip in Coronado, San Diego—the agent hasn’t received any offers, the listing price is reasonable, and the home has huge potential.

These include drafting offering documents, adhering to ongoing disclosure rules, and audits, which can easily run tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

However, many sellers will not accept an offer subject to an appraisal. 

Just like the asking price, just because the owner suggests one interest rate or term doesn't mean you can't offer something different. 

I may specialize in VA loans, but I also offer a range a conventional, FHA, USDA and commercial lending options.