Risk that you will short yourself by not maximizing your cost seg potentialThat said, when full-service cost seg is not economically sensible, DIY is a valid alternative

If you’re considering leveraging hard money lending (HML) for this flip, it could be a strong alternative to traditional financing—especially since HML is quicker to secure and designed for investors aiming to flip properties fast.With HML, you’re typically looking at covering a significant portion of both purchase price and rehab costs, which keeps more of your cash free for other expenses or emergencies.

To see how much equity you have and talk through how it can help fuel your next move, connect with an agent.

I wouldn't plan to have all of them in 1 market anyway, so I'm always open for alternatives. 

An alternate viewpoint is that the group is closing so many deals because they have an edge in a competitive market.

That said, tenants sometimes push for alternative solutions, as in your case.Here’s what I’d suggest:Broaden Your Marketing ApproachFebruary and March can be slow months for leasing in family-oriented communities, but it’s not impossible.

Alternatively, once you have a full time job (or an employment contract), you should be able to qualify for a loan and utilize a Down Payment Assistance program.

They have overhead with staff, fuel, supplies, etc. 

For BRRRR investors: Are you rethinking cash-out refi strategies or exploring alternative rent models to make deals work?

These cities boast a forecasted job growth rate of 38%, driven by a thriving tech sector, healthcare expansion, and a business-friendly environment, which continues to fuel property appreciation.