Is there a way to have No money Down or Low money down? 

Personally I like keeping my properties that I know are successful and have low maintenance.

Some will try to low ball you and keep every possible dollar for themselves.

I am just saying that for a brand to add value to the product, it has to be amazing.

It was mostly due to my day job income and low cost of living over a long period of time; however, real estate accounts for about 50% of our income through a small portfolio of short, mid, and long term rentals. 

It’s super important you prioritize the end product: something that gets the job done well as an STR.  

I don't see it as an issue but many still do, at least in my small town where the majority of renters are elderly people looking for low maintenance housing options.

say you find a solid property in a low cost market for $200K and you buy it.between down payment, closing costs, rent ready / spruce up costs, and lease-up costs, you're probably going to need at least 50-65K in cash. 

The type of the neighborhoods where his properties were located didn't fit in with my plan but he did well and the purchase costs were low.

The warm months are now approaching but, for the future, I'd suggest coming in aggressively low during winter months and looking for an 18 month lease to start - that way you'll renew in a better pricing period and see some income while you wait rather than spending three months with none.