I’m Monica Bynum here a local agent in Memphis, Tn.

Look for a local credit union that can offer a cash-out refinance once the work is done, ideally with minimal seasoning.

I call them in-between because they are conferences, so not like your local meetups, but they are not truly "industry" conferences like NMHC, where you will meet primarily career, corporate multi-family people.Bigger Pockets Conference and Best Ever Conference are two that likely would cater to people more in your position.  

@Nitesh Chand check your state & local laws!

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

If you are looking to house hack in our local neck of the woods, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

Do you live locally?

Local Houstonian here - Happy to connect.

You should find a lot of resources on BP but I think the most useful people to talk to would be MF builders and local officials in your target areas.

But if they gov't changes to a 90 day minimum, you would have to operate as a 90 day rental or longer.And talking to local experts, if you want to own a STR on O'ahu, your safest bet is to buy a unit in a Condotel that is located in the "Resort" zone of Waikiki.