Be in a location that allows short-term residential rentalsIf the residence does not meet the standards for a conditional use, they cannot be waived.Any STR must be owner occupied would be a game stopper for out of state investors.

When working with private lenders, the costs for preparing loan documents can vary based on a few factors, including the complexity of the loan, the attorney’s experience, and the geographic location.

The inspection will also vary depending on whether there are kids in the house or not - they don't care about a couple small flaking paint spots if there are not children. 

And that ARV estimate above isn't a one-off either, varying the radius shows different values for this just-sold renovated home:

Does the market really want nearly uniform full-service brokerage service (often of varying quality)?

This is my first property so of course it's harder to keep my head in the game with %100 vacancy. 

Hey Chris, If your agent is only using RCM, they might not be familiar with platforms like Costar or LoopNet (which honestly should not be the case), or they simply may not have the budget to cover the upfront listing fees, which can get pricey.I’d circle back with them, address the plausible elephant in the room, and try to figure out a game plan to get your property on these other platforms.

They have degrees and interests in different segments of what I think are important facets of the real estate game, one will be graduating with a degree in construction management and the other in accounting.

I know this can vary, but any ballpark figures or advice on funding options would be helpful.

For brokers, it is a numbers game and most of them want to consistently bring on new agents.You may have to meet with multiple brokers to decide which is the best fit for you.All the best!