I always like to have something that reels them in and gets them interested ( short term ), and something for the long haul to keep them happy.i.e, as you mentioned wave application fees, admin fees etc.

I have 2 other rentals that ideally can subsidize this, so, would I be better off holding onto it for the long haul and evening out eventually, or selling the property and getting something else?  

are you planning on keeping the private money loan for the long haul or are you going to refinance once rehabbed/rented?

And for the long haul.

I won, but it was a long haul and expensive.I still do Subject Tos and I teach how to do them properly.Your comment: "Also, when done properly, the buyer takes out an insurance policy that states if the due on sale clause is called, then the insurance company will pay the mortgage company and originate and hold a loan on the existing terms"Please tell me who offers such an insurance policy. there is no such insurance being offered by a regulated insurance company it simply does not exist.

I agree with your last sentence, I'm in it for the long haul where the appreciation will eventually come. 

(often just job site clean up, or hauling boards or drywall around the job site) with the stipulation that the tradesmen would show me the tricks of their trade.

Most loan officers don't stay in the industry long-haul, so most won't want to front you $ for licensing.

I didn't like the idea at first but after the tiring search with no good targets at sight, I am beginning to toy with that idea. 

Augustine, FL beachfront homes are good long haul investments, and if so which areas in St.