Although it can feel 'old-school' sometimes local buyers prefer traditional marketing methods. 

Depending on your exit strategy you would execute as normal to flip or Refinance after Rehab with the BRRRR Method on this type of a property. 

Since it is non-refundable by nature and by agreement, if they choose to not exercise the option, I keep the option fee.When they exercise the option, I get the rest of the equity.

Is th is nature of the market we are in?

One problem I'm running into is that I have to use Stripe for my payment collection for VRBO bookings so it does not automatically collect and remit taxes...trying to set it up to do this through Stripe but it's not as straightforward as one would think  Nope, iGMS just lets you use the normal VRBO or Airbnb payment methods. 

In my experience a lot of STR people all reiterate the same information so I am excited to have some personalized recommendations The ones I listed are all different in personality and method.

As a new investor, starting in your local market where you have a better understanding is often advisable.All the methods you mentioned are excellent ways to begin your journey.

this is a great service to counter balance those out there that think they are experts charging 15 to 30k to learn this method which really is not all that complicated once explained :)

What’s your go-to method for financing your real estate investments?

I think I understand the basic process, and am most interested in the BRRRR method.