Here's what I got going on so farCreated my Company "Coastal Sunrises" which focuses on STR Management/co-hosting, and am in the building process right now for my systems and I'm essentially looking to build every one of them to scale with so I am okay with taking a hit to profits immediately if that means paying employees/va's while I'm not managing a ton of properties.

I think that if they’ve invested, either monetarily or emotionally in a particular “money making” system, then they can’t handle any negative information about the “system”, methodology and or strategy that they’ve emotionally and or monetarily invested in.  

Write down your goals, plans, and systems on paper. 

Should I expect or want the same answers with the questions framed around conventional loans versus portfolio loans?

Its not a perfect system because its an ongoing work in process but i wouldnt have been able to do it without.

Which is why lenders have their own recommendations for people they know will work with the system. 

I've heard that the down payment percentages for investment properties can be higher compared to primary residences.Specifically, I'm looking for insights on:The typical down payment percentages required by conventional lenders for investment properties.Any differences in requirements for single-family homes versus multi-unit properties.Experiences with different lenders and any recommendations for those offering favorable terms for investment properties.Any tips for negotiating better terms or finding lenders with more flexible down payment options.For context, this will be my second property, and I have a good credit score and a stable income.

What software do you use for your accounting system?

Modern floor plans, modern mechanical systems, well insulated, generally separately metered etc.

So we usually stay well away from giving estimates in our report because we are meant be experts at looking through multiple systems in a home and how they all work together, not necessarily experts on the individual systems themselves.