Quick tips:1st - you do not need income to get financing.

I personally have no connections with anyone who is involved in this niche and I'm wondering how other people have started their journey.

@Michael Klinger  As others posted, SoFi and Discover personal loans are good options and I've used them in the past.  2-3 business days from application to funds in my checking account. 

Private Lender Partnership: Partner with a private lender or investor willing to take a second lien position to get you to 85-90% cash out. This

@Tove Fox hope you find this copy & paste useful:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

How many units do they require to auction off contents? 

It also features a minisplit HVAC system and PVC exterior covering.We plan to market it as a vacation rental, given its potential appeal to eco-conscious travelers and those looking for a distinctive getaway experience.I’m reaching out to see if anyone has experience with selling or financing geodesic domes.

The idea is simple: purchase a property, live in one part, and rent out the rest to offset your mortgage or even generate profit.

You can do this too! 

If you are looking at this property from a residential and rental perspective, then it may work as long as you are willing to put your own income into the property.