It isn't insanely different from regular deal but it is also great not paying high fees for a DSCR loan.

@Sofia Sharkey your post is here - https://www.biggerpockets.com/...The advice might be slightly different due to it being a STR vs a B&B.

I think people often choose to believe what they want rather than try to look at these questions from different perspectives.

What are the limitations and differences when compared with regular home hard money financing?

The "why" is up for debate, but we don't need to freak out if someone has a different opinion.

Welcome to BPLots of factors - but a lot of people in your situation have had success doing the house hack in CA and then investing in pure rental properties in the Midwest - everybody's different, but that path seems to be a strong one for investors in CA that want to invest in RE but don't want to leave!

My concerns with delayed financing are the double closing costs.I don't understand the mechanics of the different loans and what the tax benefits are of the different options.Thanks to everyone who has replied to my previous questions.  

Property manager's business income is different from personal.

Prior tenant had no complaints.Two different plumbers have gone there to investigate and neither smelled anything.

I would repeat that a couple times and get a couple different names.