Worst case, you might have to pay off the second loan to streamline the process.Your plan of using private money to take out the hard money loan and structuring seller financing for the rest could work, but just make sure you’re crystal clear on the terms with the seller, especially if he’s staying in the house.

I can tell you this:  If you do a nice job on the rehabbing, you will never be short on customers. 

I would still be a customer today except for the Florida Texting Law.

You should definitely be consistently asking for reviews from happy customers.

Some of the best sources for durable furnishings at reasonable prices include:IKEA: They offer modern designs, and some of their higher-end lines are surprisingly durable.Costco: Their furniture tends to be both stylish and durable, often at great prices for the quality you get.Wayfair: Offers a wide range of options, and while not everything is long-lasting, their customer reviews can help you identify durable pieces, just use more caution. 

The main thing I would look for is breadth of underwriting guidelines and customer service.

I do know that the pricing varies based on the unit count as well as what level you sign up for; but overall, it's super user-friendly for tenants, PM's & owners.Plus they're always updating their software and adding new automation features to make everything so simple as well as well as great customer support. 

This could streamline your financing process and help you acquire properties more efficiently, enabling you to take advantage of investment opportunities as they arise.Understand US Financing: Familiarize yourself with the US mortgage market.

If you have a plain jane property, you are better off learning how to get repeat customers and partner with local businesses.

You're running a business and knowing your customers to maximize returns is important.