Hi Tayvion,Let me share a few tips on how to approach the financing:Look into portfolio loans or blanket mortgages.

Any tips? 

Also curious how others navigate our short term rental laws (seems like many property owners are advertising for periods shorter than the 14 day minimum) Also curious if many owners are actually paying hotel taxes to the county or waiting for more clarity on the law

Any tips or advice?

If anyone has referrals or knows of reliable channels (like Google or specific websites) for finding licensed contractors in the High Point/Jamestown/Greensboro area, I would really appreciate your input.Also, any helpful tips and experiences related to construction, dealing with appraisals, titles, and refinancing would be incredibly valuable.

Additionally, if there are particular strategies or tips you've found useful in this process, I would greatly appreciate your insights.Looking forward to learning from your experiences!

Thanks Josh - some very insightful tips there.

@Yixiong Pan  They do not have records, but are tipped off when the seller's names is "The estate of  xxxxxxx" or when the seller's name is different than the name of the recorded owner, like an executor/executrix title. 

What's your best piece of advice or tip when starting out managing a STR?

So thats the other side of the coin.. by the time you find another one you will spend another inspection another apprasial fee another flight more hotel more meals out etc etc..