The really attractive part of the loan is the idea of not having to put down cash as a downpayment (even though I do have cash available since I was initially anticipating going with a Conventional 30-year loan).Is it fine to assume the risk of interest rates going up for the sake of putting 0% down?

Maybe for the next property, offer a bit less in anticipation of a major issue being found.

Unfortunately, on a property this age you don't anticipate it. 

If you are tracking depreciation for purposes of repairs and maintenance (like anticipated timing of a new roof for example), you could probably get away with using excel and then just manually booking a journal entry.

Achieved a rental rate stronger than i initially anticipated, and it was rented 3 days after being listed.

Achieved a rental rate stronger than i initially anticipated, and it was rented 3 days after being listed.

I anticipate that late fall and early winter could present some good opportunities for those looking to pick up short-term rentals (STRs).One thing to keep in mind, as with most markets right now, is that return on investment (ROI) isn’t going to be sky-high.

I anticipate that the construction loan would be easier with the same bank that I used for the first spec home, since we will have history, etc. 

\Purchase amount + renovation amount + city liens + taxes = Actual cost of investmentKeep in mind that your renovation amount can and most likely will change(I always overshoot this amount) and I always anticipate the "what ifs". 

.● Determine the anticipated holding term for the property.● Know the initial capitalization rate (going-in cap).● Project the exit capitalization rate (exit cap).When facing objections while raising capital, it's important to dig deeper to understand the true underlying concerns.