The one you select really depends on your needs and bookkeepers preference.  

I do prefer having them take it to the bank tho.

As far as the users' preference of view over space...

Due to our love of traveling and hating the negatives that LTR brings along, we prefer STR and offering the same memorable experiences to travelers that we have experienced when traveling.

I have no doubt this goes into the ranking algorithm.HOWEVER, I have found that I do prefer guests from Airbnb.  

I'd prefer 30 year fixed rate debt at 7% over this arrangement unless there is something that I am missing.

They prefer the middle/southern part of the country because the laws are friendly and prices are more affordable.

However, I would prefer if the property could support itself and not be a drain on my personal income.  

This convenience and leverage can justify the higher cost of these loans.Personally, I prefer using a HELOC because I only have to apply once and can then tackle one or two projects at a time.

There is no given answer here, because the whole property needs to be relatively consistent.Kitchens and baths are the common answer, but if they are passable and you choose to invest in them anyways at the expense of peeling paint (or off putting exterior color) and overgrown landscaping, the appraiser and tenant will be walking up with a bad taste in their mouth, thereby not valuing the interior work you have done.But think about the general flow of someone looking to rent: more bedrooms will typically dictate more rent.