They try to act like a servicer and broker at the same time (these are not owner-occupied so not as much red tape) but in reality, they are just a broker that pairs a borrower/flipper/landlord with a lender. 

I got some general information upfront and then they said they wanted to pair me up with an account rep and get things set up for me.

I already use Hostfully guidebooks for a pair of MTR’s we are having great success with, but we simply manage the calendar and bookings between Airbnb and Furnished Finder. 

Virtually walking a property is a recipe for disaster.Honestly it blows my mind that someone will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home  (probably their largest investment) and never visit it, but will run to the store to try on a pair of pants for $30...

I'm not saying this is you, but most people seem to forget that a well paying W2 paired with a smart expense reduction/cost of living reduction strategy is probably the most powerful REI tool out there. 

I find most nurses travel in pairs so they need a second bedroom.

Quote from @Benoit Lalande: I just stumbled upon this house in Austin (B+ neighborhood).

I've heard about land trusts paired with LLCs, and was curious if someone could shine some light on the structuring, and formation process for this.      

@Sara HabtomJ Scott's book pair about flipping and estimating flips was pretty comprehensive and no upselling.Amanda Han's two books on tax strategies were also pretty good starters. 

An example of an instance where pairing would be capitalized is if the exterior of the property as painting in conjunction with other major repairs; in that case, the painting would be considered one aspect of a larger job and must be capitalized.