This virtually guarantees increased cash flow.- equity pay down is guaranteed.  

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

Either way if you personally guaranteed the note, yes it will affect your personal credit no matter who the property is titled to.

Although I’ve been investing in real estate, both directly and indirectly for 45+ years, I still get a “queasy” feeling when an investment does not perform as expected.My “aha” moment occurs when we reach the point when, despite the investment problems, we’re able to still show a good/substantial profit at the end of our holding period.  

I'd consider renting for a period of time and identify a particular area you'd like to eventually buy.

Quote from @Max Ferguson: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Max Ferguson: I'd be interested in hearing about it, but I can almost guarantee if you aren't extremely well versed in the local market you will not find an end buyer.

This would buy time to improve cash flow or explore better refinancing options.Ask Your Lender: Would they consider lowering the rate temporarily or extending the loan period while you stabilize cash flow?

I have three listings, 1. unit with a pool and hot tub, 2. unit with a hot tub, 3. both units together as a 12 sleeper.Gross monthly income (after booking channel fees) for the first unit over a 7 month period was $7309.Gross monthly income for both units over a 14 month period is $11,297 (after booking channel fees) As a long term rental the combined rent would be in the region of $5500.Is it possible to sell the property based on the income generated by the STR business or would the value always be based on bricks and mortar comps? 

Unless you supply the 3M ones I guarantee the tenants are going to use the Dollar Store ones that leave torn paper everywhere. 

We rotate locks through our rentals, with a period of non-use for each lock.