We’ve found a great option for us in Tennessee with a cabin (currently used as a str) and a mobile home.

FHA gets a bad rap because sellers and many agents think it's only for people who don't have the money so if I had 20 percent, but wanted to use FHA, I would present a proof of funds with my offer showing I have more money, but am using the FHA as a financial option so I can get an investment property as well somewhere else.

I don't see it as an issue but many still do, at least in my small town where the majority of renters are elderly people looking for low maintenance housing options.

As an investment property, I don't think your want is an option for you.

@Rene Hosman all good options! 

We estimate the project will take less than 3 months to complete.I’m exploring alternative short-term financing solutions and would appreciate any advice or recommendations on options that might work well for this type of project.Thank you in advance for your insights and assistance!

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Mark Daniels: I know in residential lending you can get a HELOC to borrow a down payment to buy another property.

@Seidy Lasker Wash sale rules apply to stock options if they are deemed "substantially identical" to a security sold at a loss within 30 days, such as options with similar expiration dates or strike prices.

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this.  I have the opportunity to help a family member be part of a joint venture with them putting the down payment down.  They aren’t able to get a mortgage themselves so...

Quote from @Paige Seeley: @Jay Hurst even with 20% down, what non conventional options are you talking about?