I know there's seller finance and "B" lender that are good for the short term, but if a balloon payment is due say in 5 years, there's no guarantee that my DTI would be in a better place then I'd be stuck without funding. 

It is 24.3% better than the HELOC method (unaudited and unverified) and has a better acronym.  

Often, traditional lenders offer better rates, which can significantly improve your profit margins.2.

So I said, "well, if that isn't the path, what is the better approach?"

these issues are easily fixed by just putting more cash into them up front so your not having to feed them at the back end.. or better yet pay cash for them.  

This will allow your agents and wholesalers to assist you better. - Property type (single-family homes, duplexes, or small multifamily)- Min/max square footage or number of bedrooms and bathrooms- Desired cash flow or ROI metrics to ensure profitability- Property Condition (turnkey, light cosmetic fixes, or heavy rehab)- Neighborhood type (A/B-class areas for appreciation vs.

It is also excellent experience to better understand the market here!

For an SBA hotel loan, the SBA may guarantee say 30% of the loan and a traditional bank takes the next 50%...total LTV/LTC of 80%...will vary by business but it's higher/better than the previous replies (otherwise, you would just get a traditional commercial loan without the SBA involved). 

Fewer but better properties…. 

There are way better people to talk to that are based out of here and know the market like the back of their hand.