Also, not very easy to use typical methods of valuation like comparable sales - there is no public tax assessor's website that you can just freely grab this from. 

This is why this method is so powerful.  

It is the easiest way that I've seen to do your own bookeeping for rental real estate. 

I have some of the required funds in a HYSA, but will most likely need to draw from another account and I'm curious which method is the most efficient in terms of taxes/capital gains, penalties, loan repayments, etc.Based on my previous transactions in the market, I estimate ~$45k cash to close: $20k for the down payment, $15k for closing costs and prepaids, and $10k of starting reserves.

We develop and consult new developers through the full cycle of development.Financing differs from project to project based on your equity, land cost, construction methods, etc.

My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.

The easiest of all the thing I've been involved in.

What would be considered the easiest program for small hard money lenders to use to track loans and history and sending out 1098 's?

Unfortunately, while there are other methods to acquire investment properties, the reality is you need cash and reserves to plan and set up your investment portfolio accordingly. 

But why would that make them want to use this financing method?