Starting the pre-approval process and it's been easy so far, but I do like to hear from people who have used a company before.

I own a Masonry and Lawncare Company

It's just old school working capital management that most businesses have been using for 100+ years.

Best tips are take it slow and make sure you have significant reserves when you leave your w2 also don't buy a company car if you already have a car just to say it's for work.

After the invoice was disregarded I decided I might try just using a rental management company.

More big name companies will join the STR industry and hosts who are not exceeding expectation will be weeded out by their money power.

Confirm with the solar company if the loan is transferable and review terms carefully—it’s a potential hurdle with lenders or resale.A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan might be an option since you’re focused on rental income.

IF that is the case full stop - yes you are paying for something called insurance but if you have a claim the company has the right to pretty much deny coverage for having the wrong type of policy.Landlord policies are higher cost but for a reason - there is a different and increased level of risk when the house is not owner occupied.Talk with your agent and get all the details sorted out. 

You ARE the company now, scorched earth on the company is scorched earth on yourselves! 

My wife and I moved down to Central Florida from Hamburg just over 5 years ago and are running our own brokerage and property management company.