I'm generally a proponent for alternative lenders if they can provide better leverage or if they are needed due to time constraints.

Also I agree buy direct through turnkey provider or broker.

It’s 50% of the land providing 100% of the construction . welcomes first time investors Can you go into what this entails?  

I hurts a lot in my chest when I am shopped or left because I could not provide the best option.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Satyajeet Dodia  You are the latest to pay for their alarmist asset protection service provider's  holiday vacations and children's college funds.

@Kaushik Sarkar Lot's of good providers our there. 

We manage 100+ str and never had major issues where we needed more than the insurance these platforms provided!

For STRs, focus on areas with robust tourism and flexible regulations.

Though I have not personally contributed to these investments for tax credits, I have personally seen these investments in action and these investments can help provide more supply of housing and development that would otherwise not be there.

Of course, it's always smart to keep funds aside for unforeseen or emergency related costs.Others who have already responded have provided some great opinions.