The biggest 'danger' I've experienced in the coaching space was coaches who took the cash and wanted me to follow 'their' program rather than coaching me where I am to get where I wanted to go. 

I also am very interested in purchasing more STRs, and this is a really low risk way to see if I'm up for it (we have a 2.9% interest rate on our mortgage).My biggest concern is an ongoing plumbing issue we have had.

One of the biggest factors in successful flips is building a strong team: contractors, agents, lenders, and property managers. 

The biggest hurdle in the Scott's model is the Deed for Contract.

My biggest struggle on my first purchase has been solid property management.

The biggest thing that goes missing is the beach towels.

This is typically the single biggest electricity draw in most homes.

The biggest differences between residential and commercial:  Scalability, financing are very different, property taxes may be different, Insurance is definitely different. 

However, the biggest con is that you are sacrificing a bit of your privacy by living right by your tenants and it is usually a lot more stressful since everything is your responsibility - managing tenant issues, handyman repairs, taking care of the lawn, etc.I would strongly recommend house hacking especially in the Columbus Ohio market!

I also completely understand the frustration of navigating through "Joker brokers" and fake lenders who promise more than they can deliver—one of the biggest challenges in the industry today.Regarding your approach to accrual-based repayment options, that’s a huge help for flippers managing tight cash flow, and it's great that you offer that flexibility.