Batchleads' response was to suggest lying about the industry to get the campaign accepted, which we obviously did not do and strongly advise against if you wish to avoid getting sued.My current marketing channels are outsourced cold calling and PPC.

Sell: If the area is good for short-term rentals, holding the property could generate strong cash flow, especially with no mortgage.

If you have strong ties to Cleveland, and know it really well, and have a killer MTR PM picked out... that's great!  

How do I get business credit strong enough to avoid having to personally guarantor commercial or residential mortgages through my business?

In your case, with a history of passing audits and having a CPA who is experienced in IRS representation, you're in a strong position should an audit occur.Regarding audit statistics, the IRS generally audits fewer than 0.5% of individual returns, with even lower rates for those earning under $1 million annually.

It’s a landlord-friendly market with strong population and job growth, making it attractive for investors.

DSCR loans don't require personal income verification or a debt-to-income ratio, making them ideal for properties with strong cash flow, even if the current owner has credit issues.Here's how it could work:You could use a DSCR loan to refinance the hard money loan, securing more favorable terms without having to involve the seller's credit.Since the rental income easily covers the property’s debt service, you’ll be in a good position for lender approval, bypassing the conventional mortgage route.This approach could allow the owner to stay in the house, while you take over financing with a less restrictive structure.

As a 40-year-old Australian investor, I've built a strong real estate portfolio focused on the local market.

I would strongly recommend looking at the BiggerPockets lender finder since all those lenders are familiar with the investor mindset even if this is for a primary residence :)https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/lenders

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team