The approval process is primarily based on the property’s cash flow, not you as the borrower, which can make it easier to qualify, especially if your rental property is performing wellAs far as terms, some lenders can go up to 85% LTV for rate term refis and aquisitions.

I give all the feedback and help for free.. they just have to perform..

I do a ton of BRRRRs in my market so I refinance into DSCR loans which are slightly higher interest rate but it is solely based on the performance of the property. 

Additionally, you'll be making a lot of decisions on the plans today that will drastically affect the cost of your build later, so get a GC lined up now that you can run questions past like gas in the building or all electric, if it's a duplex how do I get away with no house meter for the electric so I only have two meters and not a house meter you have to pay for, etc.

I have 3 performing STR's in Central Florida and spend less than 3 hours week managing them.Now if you were to be an underwater welder with zero access to your phone for several hours a day, the solution is simple, you hire a manager!

My plan was to "self-perform" a land contract by filling out a purchase and sales agreement for a land contract that specifies I will take over the mortgage payments, get authorized on their mortgage, and be authorized essentially to fix up the property and eventually sell it on the MLS since the land contract will give me that control/equitable interest.

Sort by revenue and check out the listings of all the top performing properties and see what amenities they are providing.

The highest performing short-term rentals have a design eye, their photographs weren't shot by an amateur's iPhone, and they offer more than one extra that others aren't (hot tub, sauna, views...).Create a differntiated Airbnb, and you'll outperform others ... be that first page or second or third.

I only use Airbnb as a last resort. so not really anything I look at more than maybe once a year for a fishing cabin.

Keep in mind any premises liability, landlord tenant, contractual dispute with a vendor that performs services in CA will be  resolved in CA if that's where the real estate is owned and operated.