I think my fees are high until I shop around and then I am thankful. 

@Allen Masry Congrats that is a heck of a gift! 

Lots of great FREE resources on The Short Term Shop social media and website as well!

You're about 1.5 hrs from both Charlotte and Raleigh, so halfway could be a good compromise if you like more of a smaller feel but still near conveniences and shopping. 4.

I would recommend matching old reservation rates and offering free gifts to secure good reviews and booking momentum. 

You can also get a "gift" from a relative or join a program (ask the mortgage officer) on if there is a gift program you can join - similar to a scholarship. 

Managing 17 shopping centers and selecting sites for new developments is no small feat—kudos to you!

Perhaps reach out to local agents who work with a lot of buyers in your market and see if any of them need a place to rent while they house shop (inventory is still low).

i also help with the set up, hosting and finding cleaners  I make it a one stop shop and the process makes it seamless and a sure thing with making money and keeping costs down.  

If you got your credit decent you can start soft shopping for conventional/fha home loans if you didnt do so well improving  your credit this is where you start looking for private  lenders, partners and investors.