It's meant for gap financing, so you can't compare it to a DSCR or some other kind of first position financing.  

Will post back how long it takes and the “compared to what” responses as it happens. 

I think you should start by understanding what it is your investors want out of the deal, analyze how the returns compare to traditional investments, and then see where you fit into this deal. 

I own and invest in Birmingham and would be happy to connect to share insights and introduce you to contacts in my network.I also work for a local property management company that serves many out-of-state investors.If you come across any properties, I’d be happy to provide rental analysis reports based on comparable rentals to help you evaluate potential investments.Looking forward to connecting!

I’d recommend using Excel or a tool like Trello or Notion to track what you need, compare deals, and stay on budget.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I have built in the past and I do not understand how anyone can build a house for 250k that will last.As an agent I focus on high end relocation clients and many are positively surprised by the build quality compared to the south.

Step 1: Use Airdna to research the market’s revenue potential.Step 2: Examine comparable Airbnb listings to understand current nightly rates and seasonal variations (summer, winter, etc.).

If you can hit the 1% rule (which is 1% rent per month compared to the value of your house) you'll return 6% plus inflation (say 3%) 9% total. 

The you take a few deals, only give it them input, in this case photos, what returns you want, loan details, etc, and compare your final results with what they got.