Could these waits be mitigated by going the hard/private money route?

No other money has ever gone into it, and none has ever been taken out of it.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

The coaches are making tons of money from coaching NOT real estate investing.  

Covering the mortgage isn’t an issue, but I’m considering factors like: Multi-Family: House hacking would help offset costs right away, but I’d likely need to put money into renovations upfront.Single-Family: Easier move-in with no immediate renovations needed, plus potentially lower tenant turnover once I rent it out For those who have been in a similar situation, what did you choose and why?

I'm gonna have to start calling ya "Money-Bags Collin". 

You think working harder equals making more money.

Hi @Alex Lee I would avoid 203K loan and work with conventional renovation loan based on knowing you'll be forced to use 203k certified contractors which will cost more money and offer inflated pricing because they must follow 203k guidelines. 

Plus you'll most likely make more money in home value growth compared to a multi family. 

I start by telling them we have a lot of money tied up in the property, and we've been burned by folks that wanted us to believe the best of them.