Hi Derek,The short answer to your question is yes, hard money can be used to fund a wholesale deal.The term you'll see mentioned frequently with respect to this scenario is 'transactional funding'.Best,Michael

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You'll need to check on the specifics in your area, but I see it done here in residential frequently.

People get sick of the B/S that comes along with those folks and sell rather frequently.

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As of recent I have been pitching seller finance and sub-to more frequently because sellers are looking for higher prices, but most the deals I have done have been cash sales. 

also, tenants frequently ask for upgrades when they are interested in a unit.  

I haver been using facebook groups frequently in my markets of interest (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) to find cohosting leads and have found it very reliable!

The response I get most often when I ask this question is that it's disruptive to local lifestyles to have more frequently rotating tenants and as a result STRs can decrease property values.  

I use the BRRRR method quite frequently, but also buying turnkey properties has been nice!