Had excellent success self-managing as an Airbnb in the winter months and switching to a mid-term rental the summer months.

I have seen it but its very short term and you are still going to need considerable funds to refinance out (6-9 months reserve etc.).

I'd start shopping around for terms and building relationships sooner than later. 

This is a challenging time to place tenants.  6 weeks is my second longest ever with the longest being a unit that was ready mid December and took over 8 weeks. 4 months is long.  

Any brokerage can be the right fit for you so long as you commit to taking initiative and putting in the work.By 'work', I mean income-producing activities (lead generation and follow-up) i.e. cold calling, door-knocking, contacting your sphere of influence, networking, hosting open houses, running online advertising, marketing (paper or online), or anything else that will get you in front of prospective clients.My first broker rarely answered my phone calls and by the time she responded, I'd often already have the answer I was looking for.

I'm ecstatic to have just secured a fantastic new short-term rental property and I'm eager to collaborate with experts to transform it into a stunning haven.

Quote from @Jake Bute: Good Afternoon,I listened to Wheelwright's podcast the other day discussing how short term rentals do not have the same rules as long-term rentals when it comes to some of the tax laws around active/passive investing.

HELOC= short term useFixed (first or second) = long term use like a down payment.  

Okay so is there a need for an LLC which has some terms in the operating agreement? 

I'm Fitz from Long Island, New York.