With that being said the Phoenix area may be a great place for a short term rental/airbnb given it's popularity for vacationing.

Popular alternative to FHA is a conventional loan.Another thing you may want to try is finding lenders here on Bigger Pockets.

I come from the blockchain world, where a lot of conventions and shows happen at venues with casinos. The top influencers and company executives in the industry would always be found around the poker table. Probably b...

Most legal multifamilies will be in DC proper, and typically in Columbia Heights, Capitol Hill, Trinidad, Deanwood, Anacostia, with a few other scattered through the other neighborhoods.Properties that have, or could have an ADU, Accessory Dwelling Unit can be an option as well.And the most popular strategy for house hacking in the area is the rent by the room strategy.

Asheville is great but prices are high; probably comparable to Denver in terms of demand and popularity.

I think the best thing you can do is help them understand the 'why' behind using this method.As I'm sure you know the BRRRR method is very popular because it helps increase the speed at which you can build your investment portfolio and investment income.If I were explaining this to a family member I would compare the traditional way to invest in real estate vs. the BRRRR method.Traditional- Buy an investment property, let the tenant pay the house principal down.

BECU is another popular credit union here but they are pretty conservative with their underwriting.

A popular Non-QM loan that might work for your situation is what we call the 'Investor Cash Flow' product.

Pick an area that is popular and has at least a decent industry base and a reason to go or be there....Just my .02

As a Realtor, she's constantly in houses around the area, and knows what is popular with buyers, and what sells well.