This is why there is little to no inventory. 

I'm particularly passionate about house hacking.Outside of real estate, I enjoy doing carpentry work and hopefully could put that knowledge into real estate as well.Excited to learn and connect with you all! 

I seek properties that are to some level distressed to rehab into rentals.

We'll build (150k) with cash and then finance (100k) out into a 15yr note.

This is what you pay them to do.

I am high volume - both landlord and PM and I use an attorney. 

Outside of this, it’s been difficult to even figure out where to find reliable contractors in my area.

I would love to hear from those familiar with this option (or any similar option available).

Have you found lenders willing to provide this, or are you using alternative sources to bridge the funding gap?

My thoughts have been to use half for 20% down on next primary and the rest for a rental property OR put all $150k into a multifamily and house hack for 1-2 years then do a HELOC and do it all over.What would you suggest if you were just starting out?