There are some other strategies where you can collateralize equity with a portfolio loan or use a private lender, but typically these are better suited to portfolios of several properties.Charleston has a very active investor community - several meetups for different groups each month and active social media groups/pages.

If you have a luxury home I think this model could work quite well, but otherwise it's very hit or miss and I don't think you'll get substantial income from it.

Specifically high end luxury rentals downtown.

This place was presented as a luxury accommodation.

As primarily a luxury STR buyer's broker and 20 year mortgage broker I can testify the importance of a reliable and experienced strategic mortgage partner. 

If you need to ask this question, I’d recommend a PM because finding solutions to problems is not your strong suit.

I think the only way around that *may* be to go to something along the lines of a UPS Store and rent a PO Box that is listed as a Suite address (so instead of PO Box 1234, it's 1234 Main St, Suite 10). 

Over the years I have had great success turning properties like the one you are describing into luxury lofts part of the second floor unit. 

It’s a luxury here.

I would try to keep the tub, because it always add a luxurious feel.