@Yamil NafRaising $160,000 for your short-term rental (STR) venture is a great goal, and there are several ways to structure the deal to minimize your upfront costs while attracting investors.

If you’re set on condos, ensure you’re targeting areas with strong rental demand and minimal HOA restrictions.Regarding an LLC, it’s great for liability protection, but it won’t necessarily give you tax benefits unless structured strategically.

Obviously tough to give advice based on minimal info and no info on your personal situation.

They do minimal at best verification of the data the applicant provides.

We try to set up at least 3 timeslots each week when we can schedule all the showings to minimize the tenant interuptions.If they won't cooperate or cancel too many scheduled showings, we warn them we will pursue collections to the fullest extent of the law. 

Minimal risk.

If you’re set on a duplex with minimal rehab, an investor focused agent should have a strong network of contractors who can give you quick quotes, so you don’t wind up with any pricey surprises.

, I really need to keep it simple and minimize risk since I live abroad.

It's a single family home with minimal work that needs to be done.

Look for a local credit union that can offer a cash-out refinance once the work is done, ideally with minimal seasoning.