@Paul Choate sends out the 'invite' each month so you can follow him, or try setting up a keyword with 'OKC' or 'Oklahoma' and it will pop up in your feed.

You are preaching to the choir @Ben Fernandez! 

Don't expect rates to come down. 

The increasing barrier to entry results in fewer new STR's coming available for sale, but also fewer options for guests to rent. 

You're giving up some good tax benefits since you're in the tier of taking itemized deductions.

I also suspect the vast majority of lenders will take exception to your mom being the 1st position lien (look up strategic default).

Otherwise, just go through all the local/regional banks.   

The repair was extensive and costly, requiring excavation (about 3x6 feet) to replace the broken section and clean up the mess.

Although in the last couple deals most have come out as 506C deals where only accredited investors are allowed, there are still 506B syndications where you can be a sophisticated investor (self proclaimed) so you don't have to be accredited.

Our HOA is considering buying the lease so that the entire condo will become fee simple.