For the rentals I would purchase in your personal name (to get preferential lending terms) and then transfer title to an LLC at a later date.LLCs are simple to create so you don't need to plan this too far out in advance, IMO.

They said if can get those, they would be very flexible with any other terms for the remainder of equity.Current roadblocks:However, PITI=~4300 >LTR=~3500 and entry would be high at 15-20% so likely the best exit for this would be to buy creatively, and hold until find a wrap buyer, which I am not familiar with how to quickly find.Other two best alternatives = quick pop and top flip by finishing basement + very light cosmetic rehab/upgrade OR MTR as within 15 min drive to 2 of the biggest hospitals and Atlanta GA, and close to the famous East Lake Gold club which is part of the tour.If you are familiar with structuring hybrid deals, wraps, and/or Atlanta GA markets, please reach out.

Was it just a short term product construction product that you had to refi out of or was it a one time close product?

Fix n flip is a quick turnaround interest only loan for a term of 6 to 24 months  The BRRR method is used for buy, rehab, rent and repeat with a more conventional mortgage structure.

I am a new real estate investor looking to buy my first multi-family home as a long-term rental. 

It's definitely a lower income area, and will not attract renter's for Mid-term or short-term rentals.

Is a successful short-term vacation rental - Cub House in Wawona, inside of Yosemite National Park What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I have already contacted two other contractors for quotes in order to obtain three total quotes.I understand that some investors like to also make use of lower-cost options, such as neighborhood kids, but as I am running a business, I would like to maintain a process that is repeatable and predictable and that may also adapt to long-term needs, such as landscaping and weed maintenance.

If contractor is saying this was slow long term extensive damage then it may not be covered by insurance.

Was thinking of taking about half of the deposits we currently have and doing some short term (12-24 month) CD's as a revenue stream.