Readers should seek professional advice.

While finding a local CPA is important, consider the option of working with remote professionals who specialize in real estate and small business taxes.

I don't know Ohio's laws regarding disclosure, so it sounds like that may not be applicable. 

If you can I would have professional photos done to make it easier.

On the other hand, true private lenders are not professional lenders and hedge fund type lenders (which is what hard money lenders are), but instead are regular people in your circle and sphere of influence.

You should ask for that info on their application.

I'd only add to get a professional inspection done with a very thorough team.

These are decisions to can make to subtly change the applicants to get and how long you keep a good tenant thereby affecting your vacancy/turnover costs. 5.

Most professionals beyone me on BP most likely have seen this side.

I went through it anyway bc she had a good footprint online, I liked the designs, and a couple of ppl at another STR group recommended her (not an excuse, I was super busy and thought I was dealing with a professional).