Zero cash flow translates to negative cash flow in the short term because you have to maintain it.  

It sits on their credit report for up to seven years. it's a warning to other landlords and prevents them from qualifying for a home loan, car loan, or credit card.I've had some tenants sit in collections for years, then pay everything they owe because it was stopping them from doing something.You should consider a new PM.

Mid term why did the market swing?  

Try a long term lease option. 

Hi,I have worked with a few lenders and have been seeing rates for a 5% owner occupant conventional loan floating around 7.1 - 7.3%.

Really depends on the scenario in terms of property value, cash flow, credit, and leverage. 

Could a short-term private loan with the LLC be a better route to look?

Quote from @Mark Prather: I continue to get emails from Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company, but he keeps wanting me to pay a deposit + his 2% origination fee upfront...seems like a scam and wanted to see if anyone has done business with them in the pastI don't know Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company.I do know that no lender should be asking you for an origination fee until they ... actually originate a loan!

I’m currently reading Brandon’s book on creative financing and am interested in exploring the possibility of obtaining a home equity loan.

Hi Riyanka.While I reserve my top shelf contractor info for my clients, I'm happy to provide 3 hard money options. 1 warning- it's normal for most hard money lenders to quote a higher LTV upfront and then drop it, later, increasing your required cash in the 11th hour- so I recommend you pursue 2 at the same time.Ken Ketter, at the bottom, is the most LTV-stable hard money lender I've worked with in several years, but typically their loan money is dispersed/out- you may get lucky and they may have funds available.https://capitalfund1.com/https://www.hardmoneylendersarizona.com/Ken Ketter 928.853.5339If I can help with consulting in other ways, just holler.