We have a few custom builders who put out maybe 10-20 a year, mostly high end

Totally doable if that sounds like something you're willing to do.If you were looking to go that route, I'd recommend getting a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to keep track of leads and follow-ups.

I usually suggest to my clients the equivalent of 3 months’ rent held in escrow and double the daily rent rate to be charged in the rent-back agreement starting after agreed upon move-out date if they are not out, with seller maintaining all utilities and repairs on appliances and systems until move out, especially if you’re planning to renovate, anyway.

The long term goal is to do custom homes, starting with spec builds.

As soon as you start discussing your business practice and strategies with your customers (tenants), then all bets are off and you run the risk of Fair Housing violations. 

Hey John,Sounds like the answer would be to utilize a DSCR lender that utilizes either pre-established STR rental income (if you can prove with AirBNB/VRBO statements) or a few that are still UW with AirDNA or a similar STR income projection program.I am aware of a few still doing it at this time, and if you can show that you know what you are doing you shouldn't see much of a cut in LTV if at all.Happy to connect and see if we can help.Good luck!

If its a very large property, you may also want to make sure you are marketing to any wedding, family reunion, corporate meeting/team building customers. 

The city told us that all the owners of the 6 properties had to submit and sign a new subdivision application so that the city could issue permits and turn utilities on for the investors that were requesting it.

If the product/contract/service I offer is not suitable to you then I don't want you to be my customer.

Excellent customized spread sheet.