Going in guns blazing in tenant friendly state (like mine) could see end up with months and months of lost rent.It is a people business, so you will have to use some discretion.

It looks like you may have jumped the gun but no worries.

I always, without fail, carry a gun, always.

I am a major STR enthusiast and have always been against anyone running one in a residential neighborhood that has a strict ban on STRs.

I have been very fortunate to find a local bank that was enthusiastic about learning more.

No, @Robby Sanchez, you are not thinking about it correctly, and my overly enthusiastic colleagues are fueling you with false hopes.1.

I commend you for sticking to your guns and wanting to manage yourself.

Define your target investors: alternative investors, passive income seekers, or industry enthusiasts.

I plan to refi the property after a 12 month seasoning period and put the money back into the HELOCI, essentially re-loading my gun to go hunting again.

This was despite my explaining that I would be making a cash purchase and already owned residential rentals in the area.Eventually, I found one or two agents who were enthusiastic to work with me although not after first promoting their own noncompetitive pocket listings.