However, as we look back, we see that this didn’t pan out.

Website shows up as not protected domain - and no longer in existence that should say enough 

I see so many getting ripped off, its sad, All the best 

Do you know of any websites or platforms where I could go to analyze and practice seller finance and creative finance deals?

I was just on their website looking at the permit process:CityofSac-STR PermitLooks like 90 days max until you get a conditional use permit but still reading as it seems a little unclear:A short-term vacation rental may operate from a location that is not the operator's primary residence for a total of 90 days in a calendar year.

I also see you're newer to the BP community and this is your first post.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Try this link: Publication 5653 (6-2022)

This is critical.

Sara,I see this a lot and I always ask if you know you are going to refinance in the long run to consolidate the Heloc why not just do a Cash out refinance instead.