You need to understand the options OR have someone assisting you who does!

One option for funding might be just a personal loan from a local bank or credit union.

If young and willing to take risk, renting is an option.

You might be able to find a duplex in the older areas to house hack if that's an option for you.

The reasons for either option are obvious.

I have also learned through experience not to be the bargain option among comparable homes.

House hacking a 4-plex is an option if you don’t mind more shared walls and mixed income neighbors.

FHA is still an option but you have to refi out of it to get rid of mortgage insurance. 

Then buyers will be looking at your postings first.My personal record for a killer deal for me AND the investor22 hours from me signing the option ( buy) paperwork to signing the assignment$50 ( fifty)… five…oh… FITTY dollars out of pocketMy “ option to buy price”..$15,000My “ Assignment fee” …$. $17,000Assignment deal completed 22 hours after I signed the initial docs.Sound like a rip off?

I'm in the process of exploring my options for obtaining a very short term bridge loan (30-90 days) and am reaching out for some guidance and recommendations.