Note, this is from direct experience.It might be wise to also consider selling since home prices are slightly up in the past 2 years. 

Do you also offer direct booking?

Seller Financing or Private MoneyNegotiate low or no down payment directly with the seller.Private lenders may offer low down options if you find a great deal.

We are direct lenders, meaning we lend our own money, for flips within approximately 1½ hours of our home.We walk through every property to avoid surprises and to confirm the rehab estimate.

My market is San Diego so I do not have direct referral for a GC in north Hollywood but I will say my preferred way to get contractors is direct referral.

Leveraging our market connections, we identified the property’s potential and negotiated favorable terms directly with the seller, securing it at a highly competitive price.

You are talking to someone here on te ground who is directly looking at what is going on and knows the people impacted. 

Points, often referred to as discount points, are upfront fees paid directly to the lender at closing in exchange for a reduced interest rate on your mortgage.In a hard money loan, closing costs typically range from 2% to 5% of the loan amount, similar to traditional loans.

For your scenario, a DSCR loan could work well if the property’s projected rental income can cover debt payments, but most DSCR lenders don't include renovation costs directly.

With the use of VRBO, Booking.com and direct bookings can all raise your chances of staying booked and being successful.