Hard money, like @Andrew Steffens said is for temporary funds to buy, fix then refinance.

There is also coverage for materials In-Transit & at temporary locationss as well. 

Remote workers, people moving to a city but don't know where they want to settle more permanently, divorcing people who need a temporary stay, etc, etc.

It gets tricky, when investors buy an SFR, then put up a temporary wall and kitchen to rent as a duplex. 

Likely due the the temporary housing company's policies.

In fact, if it's just going to be a temporary primary, take emotions out.

Honolulu City council passed the bill but a federal judge quickly issued a temporary injunction and later a permanent injunction stating that the bill was unconstitutional.  

Limited partner's test: (Only three test -Under temporary regulations, individuals who are limited partners and meet the more-than-500-hour test, the five-of-10-years test, or the three-year lookback test are treated as materially participating in any activity of the limited partnership for purposes of applying the passive activity rules)De Minimis RuleIf a qualifying real estate professional aggregates activities into a single rental real estate activity and the taxpayer’s share of gross rental income from all of the taxpayer’s limited partnership interests in rental real estate is less than 10% of the taxpayer’s share of gross rental income from all of the taxpayer’s interests in rental real estate for the tax year, a de minimis exception applies—the taxpayer can determine material participation under any of the tests in Reg. § 1.469-5T(a)  that apply to the rental real estate activities.

Its a temporary situation and I am sure you have heard the phrase "Marry the home, Date the Rate!"

You could also consider unsecured term loan options and zero percent credit cards depending on your credit profile and income.Temporary Fixes: If a full repair isn't feasible right now, you might consider temporary solutions.