I also jJust ran a report for "total rent" (w/o cleaning fees & taxes) and while the 1st QTR(Jan-Mar) trailed lower, all my Smokies properties exceeded last April's total rent except one was lower by $98. 

Here is an example of one of them I've found.https://air.tl/R3euXgzilooks like 5 star is a must without exception - haven't found one without it.

Your relationship with a CC means nothing to a bank except credit score-very different businesses. 

My current rental is getting an 18% COC return.. but that’s with a 3.2% interest lol.   8-10% that will be move-in ready is going to be tough in any market except for maybe the high desert or San Bernardino.

:@James Hamling I agree with everything in your post except the tax consideration.

As a notary or NSA, you CANNOT explain anything to them except a general description of a document or where to find things such as the rates, terms, etc because that would be considered illegally practicing law.

No microfiber (except kids beds).

This is similar, except the financing is coming from the seller.But from my understanding:You'll still be taking title to the property.

The requirements are in the ad, there are no exceptions to the requirements.

Not much anyone can do except: 1.