Ignoring short-term bridge loans, most commercial loan sizing is limited by DSCR, but they are not called DSCR loans. 

I think the sweet spot for new STRs is finding mid-size national attractions that bring in a lot of tourists but haven't been priced out too much at the moment like some of the most famous national ones. 

@Benjamin Hill We use Smartmove and I definitely recommend their tenant screening.

Because I want honest LL feedback when I am screening tenants.  

There are companies spending $100k a month on mail and all the smaller sized companies / people all get their data from same sources (like Propstream).To me it didn’t make sense to use the same info as it is extremely difficult to have any type of advantage

Is it sufficiently sized to cool the space?

Not only about raising capital, but typical size of deals, financing, structures and so much more.

I was planning on using it as a typical long term rental but it's size and location would give me other options if needed. 

I have always used Zillow's tenant screening application process to screen tenants in the past, and it's worked out for me so far. 

When it comes to renting to Section 8 (S8) tenants, there are definitely pros and cons to consider:Pros of S8 Tenants:Guaranteed Rent: The government will pay a portion (sometimes all) of the rent, so you'll have consistent cash flow.High Demand: There's often a waiting list for S8 housing, meaning less vacancy time.Cons:Property Inspections: Your property will need to pass regular inspections, and repairs/maintenance must meet specific standards.Tenant Screening: Just like with non-S8 tenants, tenant quality can vary, so thorough screening is still essential.As for the down payment, yes, most lenders will require 15-25% down for investment properties.