My post applies more to traditional rentals and not student housing.

So the way I see it my options are as followed:I can get creative using the equity from my house.I can try to raise money through private money lenders I can try to raise money through hard money lenders I can get the money through a traditional bank loan.Should I do whatever it takes to put a offer in with a few thousands dollars earnest money and figure out the finances during the due diligence period?

I have a Roth, traditional, and a self directed IRA that I hold precious metals in. 

Or do they sell it through traditional channels like the MLS or FSBO?

You are obviously making a ton of money from traditional type work and that's great.

That means you establish a Traditional LLC to carry out the operations of your investments, in order to separate the liability from your assets, including: paying property management, paying contractors, collecting rent, marketing, etc.

I look forward to the book it looks awesomeAnother essential piece to recession proof investing is recession proof financing We all must remeber its not just the deals that went down it was banks, traditional lenders, and small banks too.The new recession proof financing is the alternative lender space because they are not positioned as a bank and can react quicker with unique terms not found in the traditional world

Traditional Bank Financing

Buying a short term rental is a greater risk than traditional rental.

Sometimes it’s rented to college students other times it’s rented as a regular rental.A couple of thoughts; if school doesn’t open in the fall other than elearning can you rent it somewhat as a traditional rental.