Most are short term a year or 18 months. 

Ideal if you're short on cash upfront, but be prepared for higher monthly payments.Conventional Loan: @Chris Seveney and I agree conventional is your better option.  

Tools like QuickBooks or even a simple spreadsheet can help you mentain compliance and prepare for audits.Reinvest WiselyScaling a short-term rental business often requires reinvestment in marketing, property upgrades, or even hiring help.

For me, I’ve been testing a few different methods recently, but I’m always looking for new ideas to take my wholesaling game to the next level. 

Ithaca usually seems to have good intentions but this one is just short-sighted.

@Cynthia Lee Depends on your jurisdiction, your relationship with the tenants, and your end game plan.

My dad and I (both with access to VA loans) are about to get into the multifam game and how we proceed is really going to depend on the true occupancy rules for the VA and our lender.

If weed is illegal in your state, call the cops every time, issue a written warning, demand a short-notice inspection, etc.

Now I agree the 4 will cash flow better than one will but I also look at it from risk of 4 properties will have higher maintenance costs and lower priced properties tend not to appreciate as well as a higher value assetI am also in it for long game and managing one is easier than 4

The cool thing is you have multiple strategys and just because you choose one, does not mean you cannot switch to another one - maybe one fits your short term goals and another one helps down the line with long term goals.