Self-Management:Pros: Saves money, offers control, and builds tenant relationships.Cons: Time-consuming, stressful, and needs expertise.Hiring a Property Manager:Pros: Saves time, provides professional expertise, and market insights.Cons: Costs money, less control, and finding a good manager can be tough.What about you?

Wells Fargo wants the 70K from his mortgage deferment during covid which is the reason he is in this mess.A bridge loan means you have a home currently listed for sale on MLS and while you wait for it to sell another bank offers you the cash based on your mortgage payoff and profit.

From what I understand, Curbio completes projects and offers 100% financing until closing. 

Do I need to have the total amount in IRA to cover the house plus her asking equity to do the self-directed or is there a loan option offered by IRA that I can tap into?

Like most, I have the lists and means to reach the struggling person who I have identified desperately needs my help and without question I believe I offer a solution. 

What I’m hoping to do is use the rest of my remaining VA Loan entitlement (roughly 450k) to get pre approved and put an offer on a primary residence in Tampa/St.

I could get you offers on any properties you may have or looking to flip to a builder.

Scheherazarde,If you are correctly permitted, you will have to decide between offering by the room or whole house. 

This community offers resources, forums and connections with experienced STR investors to help you succeed.

At the end of the day, I understand that you're offering is somewhat less competitive on paper if you were to charge 12% instead of 8%, but assuming cost is neutral in both scenarios, as an owner, I will always opt for the agreement that doesn't place the PM in a potential conflict of interest with the owner.