And while it might not be attractive to all real estate investors, I believe it can be a fantastic way to start to build experience, build profit/cash flow and establish yourself as a STR professional in your market and then use that to build a co-hosting/management business and work with investors that want to you use their knowledge and expertise to partner on projects.Point is, don't believe everything everyone says about what is "bad" and what is "good".

Too many folks think that physicians have deep pockets (if we do, it's not from just being an MD), so we are an attractive target for lawsuits.

Make sure you consider not only what attractions are near by but also the saturation (or lack thereof) of short-term rentals.

When considering properties, focus on accessibility to popular attractions and amenities, as these features tend to attract more renters.

It also shows sellers that you are a serious buyer, making your offer more attractive in a competitive market.

Is this the type of tenant your neighborhood/propert will attract?

Is there anything you mentioned/listed specifically that would attract an insurance company? 

Doing so places all involved parties at risk, and I fear will attract the attention of legislators thanks to those who do things carelessly.Instead, stay in the deal by closing on the purchase and selling with a wrap.

If it's truly  4.75% it means mortgages will be that 5.5%-6% for primaries-- so anxiously looking but undecided and likely still unqualified for a lot of buyers who have increased DTI, less downpayment, and with  YoY house price increases in 2023.This will make sellers see 5.5% as attractive to swap(relative to 7.5%) and put theirs on the market, not understanding buyers still can't really buy.

They show on your tax returns, and bank statements.There are many underwriting tools to expose private money ones that claim they don't report to the bureaus- they also sell and securitize the loans so what they told you on the phone is of no value, they get reported.All NonQM standard DSCR loans show on your credit report.DSCR gone bad shows online, in court records and in the curbside view (property appears distressed and attracts code violations/fire inspections and investigations...