Our team uses Appfolio as our primary rent collection method; which is also great since overall Appfolio is a great property management software with TONS of other tools and faucets that keep everything running smoothly. 

I'll definitely do some research into this method! 

stimating operating costs for a short-term rental (STR) in a new construction can be challenging but here are some general rules of thumb and methods to help you get a ballpark figure:Research Similar Properties: Look at existing STRs in the area you're considering.

Once you connect with them, try to feel out what method they prefer.

I imagine we will see less and less of these subject-to transactions in the coming future as this method has been popularized by some famous proponents...As far as finding these deals, a sub-to transaction would most likely be found by trolling foreclosures and finding off-market deals like a wholesaler. 

Of the 20 rental homes I personally own, I did purchase them all using a hard money little to no money out of pocket method. 

Another method would be to talk to your tax person And attorneys, and let them know what you're looking for.

Don't forget to use the Enemy Method for things that AirDNA can't tell you!

Strategy is to continue to using the BRRR method, but I am doing it using my VA benefits which allow me to purchase for zero down no PMI.  

Most paramount was - I can’t trust trust @Kris Thomas let me ask you this for clarification.. is the preferred method to tie up property and then flip the contract or double close thereby not  using any of your own money or very little and making the Delta..