I have an opportunity to make a quick 30k in equity, but only cash flow around $25 — if I look at long term appreciation, that seems to make sense to me, but am I overlooking something and trying to make this work?

I broker for a long list of DSCR shops, and I think only 2 or 3 currently require 1 pt origination.

Masthope had been rumored to be limiting STR, but it seems they are keeping their eye on the fallout after the big court win in Lake Ariel - https://www.timoneyknox.com/reversed-short-term-rental-regul...

if you buy a long term rental, you may not see true returns for 5 or 10 years (although there are other immediate potential benefits, like passive losses on your taxes). 

call a few brokers and just see what their terms are.

Half the team focuses on long term rental management and the other half focuses on short term.

Yes, as long as you reimburse them.

So if you are looking to hold long term, you must take that into consideration.

How long ago did you purchase the property?

Had excellent success self-managing as an Airbnb in the winter months and switching to a mid-term rental the summer months.