I personally feel it's very intrusive to call someone like this, but maybe it's considered acceptable? 

Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?

They paid their portion of the rent.I have found a lot of investors bring their personal or political feelings into the investing conversation. 

The FMR for a 6 BR house is over $1,800....one person's trash is another person's treasure!

Also, long term, I expect Sac will enact tougher restrictions on STR, given the intense housing crunch we're experience, so I personally don't expect that to a be a good long term strategy.

Raising your credit score will get you far better rates personally as well as with private lenders for your LLC. 

I financed this property using down payment funds from 403B and a local commercial bank. 15% down from personal funds. 85% down from community commercial bank. 3yr balloon, 20yr amortization, 7% interest rate.

I personally think it is best to work with local professionals with a good track record. 

Others may have personal experience to share.

I spend roughly $120k on my renovations, but this is for the entire property and developing the secondary suite which certainly costs more (2 new furnaces, all new plumbing, new kitchens and bathrooms with tiled floors and showers).All said and done, I personally love it.