There are sophisticated syndication investors contributing on BP, who have set up professional standards of due diligence and investment criteria.  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Ability to create/find opportunities (off market deals, finding that diamond in the rough, exploring avenues where the rest of the crowd may be a few steps behind, having network of professionals who trust you and want to deal with you -- i.e. probate attorneys, CPA's, REO listing agents, wholesalers, etc.).  4.) 

Many Ohio real estate professionals use this site, so you should be able to find the help you need.

I assume you are using professionally prepared loan documents, yes?

Borrower Types: The Professional - HM Lender will cut sweet-heart deals to keep these borrowers around Experienced real estate investors Regularly engage in property transactions Typically have a track record of successful projects The Newbie - Charge Higher everything as the risk is higher as no experience Novice investors or first-time borrowers Limited experience in real estate Seeking to build their investment portfolio The Deadbeat - Only lend if the deal is so SWEET, they can't lose if they take the property from the Borrower Borrowers with poor credit history or financial difficulties High-risk borrowers May struggle to secure traditional financingThe lender will do an application on the deal/borrower and some standard docs they require are:Hard Money Application / ExperiencePurchase contractARV report – COMPS – See * Redfin*Pictures of Property – most people use Dropbox to shareProof of Funds – Down / Reserves (Bank Statements)Personal identification (ID or passport)But usually if the deal is sweet enough, they will do it anyway because if the deal goes south, there is so much equity/value in the property that the HM lender can't lose.

It seems like you're asking the right questions and talking to the right professionals.

@Nathan M kieferI recommend that you get professional financial/tax advice.

.)- If use the property more than 15 days or 10% of the time it becomes a residenceI suspect this is part of why the STR trend has picked up so greatly amongst professionals working in tech.

Currently work as an RN and thats how I heard MTR as a strategy to REI that caters to travel nurses and health professionals.