Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful for your questions above.

From my reading of the article, I do not think this is the applicant getting a credit report in hand and handing it out to potential landlords.

Yes, this is a very popular method among investors. 

But then, as short-term rentals became ever more popular, Americans tourists started thinking wait a second "We're paying so much for staying for a week at that short-term rental.

You can write guest articles on other sites, and have one link back to your site.

With short term investing too, if you have a popular property, I would say that rates almost do not matter because you are making so much money!

For instance, the Poconos have remained a popular option because of its year-round tourism draw, with skiing and lodging in the winter, hiking in the fall, and camping around lakes in the summer.As others have said, going into markets with one draw is risky.

Subject to sales were a lot more popular when interest rates were 15% +( 1979-1983), there were no “due on sale” clauses, and few real estate transactions were occurring.However, there are still some benefits to the seller in particular situations if (1) the seller understands and accepts those risks and (2) certain safeguards are utilized to modify some of those risks.A few possible seller motivations for selling subject to1.

Over the last year rental rates have decreased approximately 7% and with the continued development surrounding the area many renters are feeling the pinch if they want to stay in popular areas located in and around Austin.

I believe the more affordable housing is needed the more popular it will get