I offered 8% interest only, but firm (so if I did not have a deal and the funds were sitting idle, I would pay the 8% out of my W2).

Check if the mounting brackets and rail are firmly attached, as any looseness could worsen over time.

Are they interested or concerned about neighborhood crime, supporting data for surrounding rental rates that might affect your future cash flow, pictures or video of the property showing the class of the neighborhood and the property itself, ... ?

Optimally, the lawyer or the firm should be familiar with public infrastructure that developers are typically asked to pay for, such as road widening, turning lanes, new roads, sanitary sewer extensions, new water and electric extensions, fire hydrants, etc.

Agree with @Sarah RoskoThe nature of most bookings are out of towners that book before they see the place or really know the neighborhood.

I own a business brokerage firm, Stratton Business Brokers, and am a commercial real estate agent at Commercial Market Exchange.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

The STR is in the same neighborhood but is in a slightly better location, beach block vs 2nd block.

Are there more buyers than houses available in the neighborhoods you're considering?

After 8 years as a director in the kitchen and bath retail space, I'm bringing my positive energy and relationship building to a wholesaling firm covering Los Angeles and San Diego counties (we specialize in single family homes priced between $400-$1.7M).