Right now is probably prime growing season when it starts to cool off a bit, but water, fertilizer and weed killer, and weekly mowing is key.Some PMs are great some not great, some are horrible. 

I would say compare terms, seasoning period requirements (Assuming when you mentioned construction loan you're talking about a rehab project), response time of your rep, learn as much about their loan underwriting and approval process as you can.

We finance Short Term Rentals, Mid Term Rentals and Long Term Rentals, for short term rentals we don't require any seasoning, and can use AIR DNA for estimating the Rental income.

Now that fall is approaching, the peak rental season on the Gulf Coast has passed.

These seasoned investors are focusing on long-term rental properties rather than quick flips, recognizing the potential for stable returns in the rental market.Flipping properties is still possible, but the emphasis has shifted to quality.

We Airbnb it started in Oct and so far it’s been busy and seems to be getting busier as we enter the warm season.

*Lake Anna, Reston Virginia*Originating in 1990, The Reston Town Center is a major employment and entertainment hub in the area, with companies such as Google, Leidos, Facebook, Microsoft, General Dynamics, and Fannie Mae, to name a few, more than 50 retailers, including an 11 screen LOOK Dine-In Cinema, CitySwing (Golf Simulator), a seasonal ice rink, many well-renowned restaurants and bars, and other highly attractive amenities such as a full service 243 bed hospital, a new metro, and the Dulles International Airport that is receiving $700 million renovations by 2026*Reston Town Center*Source: Rediscovering Reston-- the First Planned Community in the USSource: Washington Dulles International Airport to Expand Passenger and Cargo OperationsOne of the biggest points of discussion over the last few years has been around the office market, and how the rising office vacancies due to the shift towards a work-from-home and hybrid work schedule have pushed many companies to downsize or relocate out of previously major employment centers.

If the only cash being pulled out of the house is to pay off the first lien (private lender), is there still a seasoning period?

I'd recommend reaching out to your local REI meet ups and see who the seasoned investors are using. 

It's going to be your thin credit profile / lack of seasoned trade lines.