*This keeps the conversation professional, clarifies the reason for Avail, and puts the responsibility on them to specify any repair concerns.

I closed on one in SC last month and just completed this future booking conversion process.Firstly, I would like to double down on everything Andrew Steffens mentioned 1000%.

Include a lender in your conversations that specializes in working with investors.  

Don't quote me on that, but it's easy to look up the IRS regulations.I recently had a conversation with somebody else who is planning to start an STR business. 

Love it.Best advice I can tell you is to prospect prospect, you must lead generate, meet people tell them what you do, preferably face to face, but also on the phone, online etc, albeit I prefer and spent most of my time on face to face meeting and conversation.

If she lives rent-free, you retain control of the property but lose the ability to claim rental-related deductions.For long-term planning, consult a CPA and attorney to ensure compliance with tax rules and align ownership structure with your goals, including potential conversion to a rental or estate planning considerations.

What information do you need in order to participate in this conversation.   

Quote from @Bob Dole: Funny, my CPA called me yesterday to discuss the cost segregation and RE professional.His thoughts from our conversation:-Cost segregation makes sense to maximize deductions now. 

Recently had a conversation with an MLO who had their license with Company A (NMLS regulated) and then on the side, this person conducted commercial-only business loan-related activity by starting their own LLC (company B) in the states where no mortgage licenses are required.

House HackAttend as many REI meetups as you can to grow your network of investors for referrals, help through challenges you may incur but don't have experience with, and learn from proven guest speakersNetworking app like blinq to compile all of your contacts for REI in one area with phone and emailbegin conversations with local credit unions exploring what type of loan products they offer