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

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.

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

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

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

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..

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?

I am definitely a 2nd Amendment supporter, but concealed carry is rare here in CA, and I can't say I operate in areas where fear of violent crime is high enough that I would feel a need to be carrying.

@Kristin Solbachjust to confirm... do you want to be an STR owner and operator?!