Of course, with private lenders, you must give up equity or a return on the debt. 

Common comments and complaints are things like....Wanted: a private landlord out there that will rent to me.Why are credit requirements so high?

Just make sure you are not installing this in lieu of linen closet if there's space restrictionsExterior: Landscaping, Fencing & Walkways: Don't have to spend a lot on landscaping but make sure yard is fenced, clear of debris,  private and secure.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: Besides MANY self-labeled "gurus" exaggerating their success, many of them just supply readily available info.If you're too busy to find the info and are willing to pay for it, no problem as you accept their time vs money solution.REGARDING S8 GURU ISSUES SPECIFICALLYMost of them don't share all the facts about how Section 8 actually works.They claim you can get HIGHER rent from S8 tenants vs private-paying tenants.Why would the government allow our tax dollars to be spent this way?

The other quesiton i have is if private equity is starting to get involved in this market, companies like Apollo & Carlyle, does that change your feelings about getting involved in the space?

I see some conservative areas here who would traditionally support private property rights coming down heavy against STRs.

Money will come from different levels of government, private donations and insurance companies. 

I use a private lender to borrow money to buy properties.

I have a potential private lender, but I need to determine if this is a viable investment opportunity and explore the best financing options You posted this same thing three times - in two it was a 36 unit and in the third a 32 unit.Do you have any other details about the transaction or perhaps wish to share your initial analysis so the volunteers here can poke holes in it or tell you why you're right?

How much private money have you raised within the last 9 months?