As I was inputting the properties, I noticed that Stessa does not support Portfolio loans (https://support.stessa.com/en/articles/2423581-mortgages-loa...)This will become very difficult to keep track going forward.

I had one broker tell me i was competition, now please tell me how this isn’t relevant?

My lender just informed me that my seller concessions exceed the relevant closing costs (including points buydown) and that the money left over will be a “wash”.

You can listen to the 1,000+ episodes of the podcast, read the 10,000 blog articles, any of the 40 books, and otherwise immerse yourself to your heart's content until you feel ready.You can browse markets, look at deals, learn to manage properties, practice analyzing deals or estimating rent, and meet with Agents, Lenders, Property Managers, Tax Pros, and Syndicators offering Passive Investments. 

They might as well include altitude, average precipitation, or wind direction, which are just about as relevant.

Cap Rate is a term only relevant to commercial properties.  

I am very new to all these ideas and have been watching the podcasts, youtubes and reading articles as well, trying to narrow down my options.

Here's an article for reference: https://www.woodtv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/10-us-cities-where-home-prices-are-getting-worse-and-5-where-theyre-dropping/?

I believe this is correct - doable but very challenging to qualify STR with conventional in a high-rate environment like we've been in.Sharing this article published last year on STR Loans Options Pros/Cons, etc if it helps!

They can share anything relevant to the owners property.