If you're not using Hard Money and the property won't qualify for conventional financing, then you'd probably need to locate private money or if you have friends with IRAs, they can be self-directed to invest in real estate.

I think most of the visitors are just looking for a nice private home to enjoy the hill country, which this home would offer.

Since my firm is an investor private client boutique, I do not share resources outside of my client base.

Is there a private entrance/parking or room to make one?

If it is a private money/ commercial style  lender, it is a relatively simple process.

I do a lot of private lending and we do make some passive interest, but the good fixing flippers make the bulk of the money.

For short-term gains, options like private lending, where your IRA acts as the lender, can provide consistent returns through interest payments.

Any private lenders that are interested in working together to achieve this goal?

I’m also open to exploring short-term rentals, private lending, or passive investing in funds—anything that maximizes returns while keeping risk and time commitments manageable.For context, I’d consider leaving my job if this could become a full-time venture that surpasses my current compensation (low-mid six figures).

Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.