Evaluating different options from that standpoint will allow you to best determine what will truly move the needle in terms of your wealth building. 

In the latter case, I would still use QB to enter info provided by the 3P servicer and to maintain my general ledger for the lending business.

I would also add that you join your local REIA chapter (Real Estate Investor Association) as it will allow you to network with other STR owners and get more location-specific information. 

There are also a large number of accountants we work with who say that as long as it is done at arms length as a business like transaction then they are fine with it. 

However, after you get some experience, you probably want to get a Private Lender since this will allow you to keep the majority of the profits.

Does anyone have or know any resources for analyzing car washes? There are a couple of car washes in my local area that are for sale that I am interested in but do not know where to start. 

I was told by a friend that his dad who runs an appliance business has "keys to every type of washer/dryer coin box".

Rates will at some point allow you to refinance.  

They have allowed me to quit my job as an Engineer. 

Hi Tanuj, Have you asked your current lender if they will allow you to QCD to your LLC?