No business succeeded by drilling many holes.

Real estate is a learn as you go business.

Especially in the real estate rental sector, I like to say "Be polite through hospitality, but be harsh on Business"

@John Davey Interest on a home equity loan used to purchase or improve rental properties is deductible on Schedule E as a business expense, but not on Schedule A for your primary residence.

I bought a business where the prior owner had it in an S-Corp, the S-Corp and he was sued personally for three million.

I went through it anyway bc she had a good footprint online, I liked the designs, and a couple of ppl at another STR group recommended her (not an excuse, I was super busy and thought I was dealing with a professional).

You can't use a PO Box for a business entity.

You have to take your pick between charity and business.

This is how I met my first clients and now a lot of my businesses is Repeat business.    

Several options you can explore to get the down payment capital: Solo401k; HELOC on personal residence or from equity of the SFR; Cash Value Life Insurance Policy; Business Credit; Private Lenders, to name a few.