Leveraging seller financing creatively, with strategies like stepdown interest rates or unique amortization schedules, could be the key to bridging the gap until the property reaches its full income potential.

My strategy would then be to lease at least two of the renovated units, increasing occupancy to 90%, which could improve the chances of securing favorable terms for refinancing.I haven't pitched it to the seller yet.

The ability to get funding in just a few days can make a world of difference, allowing investors to act quickly and lock in the best opportunities.I’m curious, in your experience, what strategies have you found most effective for building strong relationships with reliable direct lenders?

There is tactics and strategy about how to open up maximum appraisal potential. 

It doesn't make sense to you because you still don't understand the strategy.

., $700) to cover this, or are there other strategies for handling utilities in this situation?

Once you figure out something that looks good to you then you'll be able to find an investing strategy that works for that area.

I currently work in the turnkey investment world helping investors create a real estate portfolio, if you are ever interested in trading different strategies and goals, I'd love to connect! 

My family actually have some properties in FL, and I have also researched this area quite a bit and I saw it might fit my strategies. 

House hacking is an excellent strategy, especially with the potential to use an FHA loan to secure a property with a low down payment.