Everything I am learning about mentions Local.

As mentioned by @Chris Mason, Bridge Loans: These short-term loans can provide immediate financing until more traditional financing becomes available or until the property stabilizes and becomes more attractive to lenders.Interest rates and stipulations may be a pain.Out of the box here and requires a few more research, SBA Loans: Small Business Administration loans can be an option, especially the SBA 7(a) loan program, which can be used for hotel acquisitions.I heard someone  mention - Mezzanine Financing: it involves a combination of debt and equity financing, which might appeal to some investors looking for higher returns.

Like you mentioned, the planter boxes were already there, the gravel walkway was already there, worn out, in need of work.

Not sure if it was mentioned here already, but another creative alternative is to purchase a SFH that has a casita. 

As Jay mentioned seem like a fake lender or a broker who has no clue what they are doing.

To avoid Prohibited Transactions, SDIRA investments really need to be passive.Oh, I'll also mention that SDIRAs are subject to UBIT tax.  

But thanks for the mention @Jay Hinrichs I'd invest in my backyard, outside the city of Seattle.

No one can predict the future but generally speaking you are probably fine over the long run.Did your Realtor not mention the proximity to the freeway?

Dominic, you mentioned not being able to scale my business using Shopify as opposed to Wordpress.

As you mentioned, I first require GROSS household income to be at least 3x the rent.