660 and above should qualify you for DSCR. 

DSCR lenders qualify borrowers based on the property’s income rather than personal income (like W-2s or tax returns).

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My definition of market rent is the price where I can READILY (without delay) find and KEEP a GOOD QUALIFIED tenant.

If so, get an attorney to file a complaint at the state board and have an attorney notify their errors and omissions policy. 

I'm wondering if I can qualify by using just 1 or 2 bookings (under 7 days of course) for the year.

If you want to buy rehab and flip homes.. then this is part of the process. if you to thin skinned to deal with it then maybe flipping is not for you..

I want to know if this type of business qualifies as a “real estate professional” status.

Re-invest with more of a reserve in a better market, and understand you may not have the quantity or "doors" you are dreaming on your vision board.

You only need 20% to qualify, along with a credit score typically north of 660.