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Explore options like conventional financing, FHA loans, or private lending, and work with a mortgage broker or lender specializing in investment properties.Overall, it's essential to conduct thorough due diligence, seek advice from experienced investors and professionals, and carefully evaluate your options before making any decisions.

Any other good options here?

I sold this property on a lease option/contract for deed conversion and it now cash flows about $1,000/month after all expenses.

Then, understand your exit options based on the initial conversation.

Additionally, I'll continue to build equity in the other home with a renter.Now, I may be able to make $10,000 if I sold the home but it just seems as if building the equity would be a better option. 

The other option is find a home that's not a short sale.

I sold this property on a lease option/contract for deed conversion and refinanced the house out of my hard money loan.

Depending on the area you may need a pool or hot tub since in some locations pretty much every STR has one option.

.- Buyers will have more (and less) options.