I'd reduce the size of your units and stick more to 1 bed and 2 bed than what you have the numbers aren't really looking good on this deal. 

They launch a podcast, they try to get as many podcast appearances, they post about their deals here and on LinkedIn, or if they have never done a deal, they post about other topics people might find interesting.  

Yes, you have more than one option: You could definitely look for private money, but if you are planning on keeping it as a STR, you might want to make them your partners in the deal.

Personally I see money orders as a pain to deal with both for the tenant and for myself by adding unnecessary steps. 

When dealing with service providers, you can easily be shocked if you did not discuss pricing upfront, and even if you did you could easily be shocked - LOL.What you needed was a letter of engagement spelling out the fees that will or may be incurred - in detail.  

Hey @Eric KlineAwesome that you're working on such a large scale deal.

I even have a mixed use property I’d like to throw in if any lenders can get that creative, but that one’s not a deal breaker.I currently use several DSCR lenders for my BRRRR’s, but the 2 main issues I’m running into on this portfolio are: 1) unable to finance the rural properties, and 2) unable to finance the mixed use.Thanks!!!

Feels as if it is overloaded with fake wholesalers and noobs who don't know how to calculate rehab and want more than retail for their deals.

Are ya'll getting ready to nail a bunch of BRRRR deals?

buying a bad deal just to 'have a door' is a huge waste of time and money.to echo what @Jonathan Greene said, I'd go to the local meetups and just start networking, learning, and asking questions.