Make sure to vet your lender if you are going that route as STR financing can be challenging sometimes. 

On a separate note, I see that you're a lender, do you have provide loans for properties in the NC or SC area?

First and foremost, if she is going to owner-finance it to you, no, you don't need credit pulls, unless she asks for them as the lender.

I have a hard money lender willing to work with me but I have to start with a small project.

My question:If I were to seller finance and then raise private capital for the rehab, how would I pay back the lender loan other than chewing through income from the rentals since I would already be paying the seller on the finance?

I might not be around much, but if you mention me or send me a private message I am more than happy to answer any questions

There was a builder lender that made the deal easy.

It was a standard local realtor and lender deal for a first time home using an FHA loan.

It is much better than the 1% rule and the ability to pull equity will be very useful for my next play Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Looking to collaborate with a few lenders on loans in the GA area.