Our business model is built around working with investors to find them great returns and I would enjoy a conversation around what you are trying to do.

@Michael Quarles I can honestly say that I've never gotten any solid business from postcards.

The downside will have more to do with your business personality.

In the meantime, check with the city’s planning or zoning department to see if there’s any way to bring the property into compliance as a legal triplex or duplex.

I have a small contractor business here in Abilene that is pretty new, owned and operated by me if any of you guys need a hand.

I use Proper insurance, unwritten by Lloyds of London, for my STR - covers the extra issues you would expect from an STR like vandalism, alcohol liabilities, business interruption up $10k, hot-tub cooties etc.

And your cleaners will need to clean out the fireplace ashes each time, make sure the damper is closed, bring wood in or have a pile near the door, whatever.  

We are starting the process of dissolving our investment business (LLC) that has two partners.

You did some fraud or such and I would want to know for sure before doing business with someone. 

Yours appears to be a business-purpose (investment) loan.