LLC Transfer & the Due on Sale Clause•HELOC: If you take out a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) on your rental, most lenders require the property to stay in your name.

Most people think real estate investing requires huge capital, perfect credit, or bank loans—but that’s not always true.

In addition, the Grantor will probably be required to sign the same seller's affidavit that are needed for a non DIL closing. 

For example, if the refi lender requires 6 months of seasoning so that the refi is based on LTV rather than LTC, then your HML will likely be 7 months...

Where are you with the city required Certificate of Compliance process?

Since you're in Destin, you might want to check with local firms that have experience with STR-heavy communities, as they’ll be familiar with the risks and requirements.

I am based in Virginia and licensing requirements here seem manageable.

However, this means you’ll need to comply with the annual filing, franchise tax, and reporting requirements in both states.

Loopnet has some comp information, but requires a paid (and not cheap) account to see it.Commercial properties are generally valued based on income, not comps per se. 

.- Creative Financing Solutions:Options like subject-to deals, seller financing, and syndications can lower capital requirements and increase your purchasing power while providing flexibility for properties with complex financial situations.4.