Establish an emergency fund and target stable long-term rentals or short-term rentals in markets you understand.House hacking or private lending can offer alternative entry points depending on your risk tolerance and hands-on involvement.

I used to provide detailed answers to DMs, which are private and help only the requester.

I do like the software portion just concerned about paying for the "Pro" amount to have access to POF letters and "private funding."

This is a screenshot from a private Facebook group for tax professionals.

.## Financing OptionsFor Hard Money and Private Lender financing, it's crucial to build relationships with local lenders.

Private Money Loan: Private lenders might be a flexible option, especially if traditional routes don’t work.

Great replies here, and thank you for sharing examples of what you have or have not done as a private landlord.I do think there is a time and place to offer concessions, just not for people like you and me that are owning/managing portfolios smaller than an apartment complex with 100's of units.

(yes, some of the Non-QM lenders that do DSCR have FDIC-insured deposits BUT the large, private lenders that have thrived in DSCR over the last few years are not FDIC-insured lenders). 

For a truly passive experience you'd probably need to be an investor in private equity deals or be a silent partner on a project.

Or in low volume areas, a public/private partnership with existing child care centers.