I"m not sure you could find a better group in terms of knowledge and support. 

I recently launched a short-term rental (STR) business in Gainesville, and I’d love to hear from other investors in the area.

Borrowers should always shop around, especially in the hard money space where it is so easy to quickly get preliminary terms over the phone.

Something more passive via a syndication could work for them, and otherwise they'd probably prefer something simple like a long term single family rental. 

Start to evaluate deals based on the income approach and you'll do much better long term investing. 

Purchase price: $189,000 Cash invested: $40,000 Mid-term rental property in a college town.

An example might be a commercial tenant with 50% of the space in a building sends an after-letter notice that it now plans to vacate at the end of its lease term in 6 months.

Are there specific qualities or terms you look for that make the relationship a good fit for your investment strategy?

I just want some outside eyes to help me understand if this deal is what I should expect to find as I build my portfolio.I plan to buy and hold long term.

Property taxes will likely be reassessed based on the transfer value, so confirm local rules to anticipate potential increases.If you hold the property for at least one year, you can use the equity as collateral for a construction loan, aligning with your long-term financing plans.