You'd be surprised what you can do, if you have no choice.3.)

Jared, you might be surprised what you can do with an FHA loan.

Don't be surprised if the insurance company has the family provide the security deposit.

I'm frequently surprised at how some people live. 

I'd actually be surprised if you can get a bank to finance an STR - most of them IME stay away from those, particularly if you're a newbie. 

This surprise turned this amazing deal into something like a okay deal because the lot was still good.

Better yet use a lender that gets you fully underwritten up front, so you don't run into any surprises.#2 Keep an eye on interest rates based on what the loan officers proposes. 

Using a smaller bank or credit union is the way to go.Being that you have been in business for 10 years I am VERY surprised your business banker can't help you!

House hacking lowers risk while a live-in flip can be a money pit with endless surprises.

They consistently place homeowners in the position of insurers, all while aggressively marketing their own "insurance" that they practically never pay a claim on.Highly unethical, and I am quite surprised that Airbnb hasn't faced a class action lawsuit from damaged homeowners.