For example, if you wanted to outsource that part of your business, are there management companies in your area that you would feel comfortable turning operations over to?

I operate several mid term rentals and I'm still a big fan. 

Banks aren't really in the business of lending to real estate investors anyway...they focus primarily on "operating entities", but they can be done.

I know if we operated short term rentals I would need additional VAs plus it would be more headache for the team. 

You learn a lot of operational experience by just owning 1 rental as a long-term rental.

As a beginner, I want to operate an ethical and sound business.

Heloc or DSCR HELOC so you can operate with cash in hand.

Quote from @Joe Budkiewicz: Quote from @Corby Goade: Quote from @Joe Budkiewicz: Quote from @Corby Goade: I own and operate a property management company- we don't mark up invoices and provide anything our clients want to see. 

If it was originated recently an option would be to have them refinance it - but if it’s a low interest rate then they will most likely want to keep itWhat does your operating agreement say about this?

before you go down the rabbit hole to far as @Bruce Lynn mentioned see if the jurisdiction were the lots are located will even allow a surface operation within their zoning code or that lot size.. thats the first thing I would do.Being an old land man I have dealt with a ton of mineral and water rights.. there is a lot to those buggers..