Consider a live in flip, we used to use terms like sweat equity to describe this tactic.Couple of lender ideas Get a co-signerTalk to local or regional banks, you will need "portfolio" lender.Get a bridge loan from hard money or private money until you quality for conventional financing.Financing will be tough. 

Also if you sell make sure a quality agent is representing you. 

But if you're in need of a quality MTR manager, I can tap into my network and find you someone.

Though I won't turn away a nice, high quality bourbon on the rocka either :)

Not too low either, you don't want to go with someone who is just focused on price as this is a quality of a not-so-great accountant.

My thought is that it's better to own fewer high quality properties than lots of cheaper ones. 

They seem to require high quality materials and  craftsmanship to maintain a level surface.

I don't know anyone else in the game that offers quality turn key properties in nice neighborhoods, helps you strategically plan for the future AND can offer in-house financing if you need! 

The only way you could get to 3 quality STRs with that $80,000 is if you use the BRRRR method and execute it absolutely perfectly. and get all of your capital back + some extra to cover furnishing on every deal.

Negatives would be maintenance issues, and need to update space as time goes on to bring in quality tenants and rent.