Additional Details:The property is in a desirable area with good amenities nearby.STR data from AirDNA shows decent revenue potential, but the lack of comps makes me hesitant.I’m looking for a balanced approach that minimizes risk, even if STR performance doesn’t hit expectations.If anyone has experience investing in Cincinnati or navigating markets where STR data is sparse, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

I got 3 sellers leads out of 1 post and all are very different in their desires, but that is one of the themes I'm seeing. 1 seller even based his value off the Zestimate, and little does he know in the area, the zestimate is/resembles that of the ARV and NOT the current value. 

These borrowers typically don't need our help brokering bank & credit union loans, unless they don't have the time / energy / desire to do it themselves (or again - are required to use a broker by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, a correspondent life company, debt fund, or specific bank / credit union). 

This price range makes cash flow neutrality challenging, especially in desirable areas like beach or lakefront properties.

Deadlines are almost a foreign concept in Mexico, so we've learned to set them far in advance of our desired schedule.70% funded. 

It is true that as much as it is tempting and desirable to focus on a hundred things at the same time, actually staying focused on a specific thing and trying to master it is a difficult skill.

We will create a unique website for each property which will increase its desirability.

To evaluate Real esteate deals for creative financing, start by identifying seller motivations i.e. financial distress, desire for passive income, do they need a downpayment on their next house, etc  and property factors like equity or existing financing terms.

It's normally the desire for immediate income that steers most investors towards bad investments because they are hyper focused on cash flow which is often portrayed differently in spreadsheets than in real life, and should be a consideration but not deciding factor.

What type of leases are most desirable?