I believe in putting in the work—1,000 hours of research, testing, and learning—before offering advice, and I’m excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community to refine my approach.Here’s where my head is at: I’m considering strategies like short-term rentals (Airbnb) for higher cash flow, long-term rentals for steady income, or even creative options like house hacking or partnerships to stretch the funds further.

However, after their "exhaustive" search of thousands of lenders they partner with, they were only able to offer me one loan. 

I know I could have a family member co-sign a mortgage with me but not sure the best way to approach that conversation and what incentives I’d be able to offer to make it worth while for them other then their “familial duties” haha. 

The model flagged listings that could likely generate more revenue with better descriptions.4.Market Comparison: Using Zillow Zestimate APIs and AirDNA, they compared similar properties in the area and forecasted how much more the property could make if the photos and descriptions were improved.5.Property List: All of this data was organised into a Google Sheet for further review.6.Automating Outreach: They used Claude to generate personalised outreach emails and DMs to homeowners, pitching offers for the properties.The entire process revolves around identifying undervalued homes that look worse online than they actually are.Has anyone seen anything like this?

One huge benefit of a private/HML loan is the strength of making an offer when competing with cash buyers.

They want to sell for as much as possible.Use the broker's pro forma as a thumb to the wind guide for your interest along with the rest of the offering memo (right location, asset class, etc.). 

Stand out, be unique, and offer something of value that you would love if you were a traveler (cleaning service, amenities, a theme, etc.)Happy to help you find a place if you want some help on the agent side.

•Offer free rental evaluations or investment property consultations to attract investor clients who may need your services long-term.Final ThoughtsIf you structure your marketing the right way, combining your PM and real estate services under one brand can be a strength, not a weakness.

Last year we began testing different places by staying in Carrillo and Junquillal with day trips to a lot of other nearby beaches. 

Jackson, Madison, and Ridgeland offer great opportunities for successful investments.