If not, this won't be too bad.

I've heard of other people doing this, but I am not having any luck finding a bank to work with.

What market is this property in?

Is the only place where this works some sort of a private loan with a local private investor who understands your situation?

This house HAS A CURRENT lead safe certificate issued by the Toledo Health Department.

Terms for the seller 2nd have generally been 5%, interest only, 5 years.I'm only considering properties under this scenario that cashflow well immediately, hence the i/o payments, in addition to having a strong value-add element.

I know many out of country investors that pay cash in the Cleveland markets for years,  Yes a lot of people buying cash but also plenty that are using financing in this market with DSCR financing. 

I’d appreciate some feedback on my current approach and advice if any.Here’s what I’ve done so far:Pre-Approval: I’ve secured a pre-approval amount and interest rate from an online mortgage lender.Property Analysis: I’m using the mortgage and STR calculators from BiggerPockets to assess the financials for potential properties.Neighborhood Research: I’ve been exploring different neighborhoods using Niche to get insights into schools, safety, and livability.AirDNA: I’m considering subscribing to AirDNA for data on occupancy rates and rental income estimates.Questions:Is AirDNA worth the investment for STR data?

Hello Tax pros,I am planning on executing a 1031 Exchange (simple one - no boot, same owner, etc.) using IPX 1031 sometime over next couple of months  (already had call with IPX) and had a question relating to my taxes on the potential upcoming transaction.  

This could be a share of the profits or equity, typically in the 20-30% range, depending on the complexity and the workload.