Private lenders typically offer more flexibility than traditional financing, which is great when you're just starting out.

If you find yourself saying "I am new to real estate", then you do need some time to educate yourself (BiggerPockets is great for that) and plan your first investment carefully before jumping in.Remember, buying a traditional rental is one of many different ways you can enter REI world.

This enabled them to pay their agent.This approach is particularly crucial when the listing agent is unable or unwilling to negotiate the traditional 4-6% commission with the seller, leaving no commission to share.

I do not have a sheet but I typically budget $150 for lawn, $150 for pool if applicable, $100 for cable, $100 for water, $300 a month for electric (depending on property size and your local utility costs), $50 for pest control, and another $200 per month in misc. 

For example in wildfire areas here, buyers aren't able to get traditional homeowner's (or rental dwelling insurance if an investor) insurance and conventional Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae loans.

IMOSpeaking anecdotally here; I had 2 clients this time last year rent out SFR both in Northland, both in Staley HS district. one was a tighter sq foot 3 bed 2 bath traditional split.

I'm new to BP and trying to build a team as I dive into more frequent and long-term profitable REI.I've been doing SFH rentals over the last 15-18 years, but it's all been very traditionally financed (ho hum, 30 yr fixed) and as such has limited my ability to invest more frequently, and grow a portfolio.I'm here to learn how to use more creative financing strategies (private money lending, Sub-to, seller financing) to acquire 2-3 units (duplexes, tri) and 5+ multifamily properties. 

If you're thinking about other states, parts of the Southeast like Atlanta and Charlotte have also seen a lot of activity, with strong rental demand and growing populations.As for creative financing, I’ve seen investors use DSCR loans and Fix-and-Flip loans to get deals done without needing the traditional income verification.

SInce then it was all traditional purchases (SFH), and rentals.But for the last decade (!)

CoC return on these condos are from 12-15% with a cash flow of anywhere from $3-400 / month if going the traditional financing route.