I was willing to pay but there isn't an option.

As for financing, make sure to explore options for using rental income to qualify, and be prepared for a 20% down payment.

Hey @Sundone Boutvyseth,Similar to what @Brad Jacobson said, your best option might be a secondary residence loan if you want to STR.

I reviewed about a dozen options.

I also know I can look at ways of borrowing against that equity (HELOC for example) but I also just feel like if I take debt on that property the cashflow goes down, and then if the association also takes the loan it goes down more, and at that point I don't know why it would be a better option than selling before August. 

Yes, House Hacking seems like the most ideal option when considering my first investment (open to other forms of ownership, such as live-in flips as well).

@Paige Gardner it depends on the person. hml are my last resource, it's a option for sure. 75% too high for me. that's the game for them, that's how they make its money. don't take it off the table but definitely explore ur options. 

So far NNY Homes has stood out as the best available option.

Out of all of those real estate strategies, for me, the best strategy has been single-family homes that I sell on lease options.

Hey Kaleb,If you’re looking at markets out west or down south, those can be great options, but I’d also recommend checking out Detroit.