Local lenders with credit unions may have quirky loan products that you wouldn't find at a big box lender but this is not always the case.

A lot is going to depend on how you're situated and how that matches up with the loan products they offer. 

It seems the nature of this type of deal is high risk/reward.

Who has products in the space and what options are recommended?

@Paul O'Connor Flood insurance is not a good product and sucks the cash flow out of what should be a profitable property as you are experiencing.

Although I am happy with the finished product, I feel like we could have done more to increase the appeal.

Make sure you look at the same size property, in a very close to area (not crossing any county, State or City lines, or any main natural boundaries (R.R. tracks, rivers, lakes, large parks, main roads, freeways, etc...). 

Hello,I am looking at multiunits in the Boise area, but will need to finance a portion of the purchase if that is possible. From what I am hearing it is pretty darn competitive. I am looking for loans based on the fin...

I love Boise and my dad has property in Bend so would be a natural market for us.

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