And what type are looking to buy, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? 

Make sure they clarify what type of tenant for a specific building you are looking into.

To save my fingers from typing the same thing over and over, I wrote a blog on BP with my tips and tricks.

Does anyone know of a good resource for this type of rental or a good contract attorney?

I'm not very intimate with the markets to the north and south, but I would start looking at price to rent ratios and decide what type of rental type and terms you want to invest in.

What is really shocking is hearing people that say they used retirement accounts and other type money for these type of investments.

I can likely do this loan, but in all fairness, with this type of loan I suspect a community bank is going to beat me out.

Also, I wanted to convey that the type of investor I describe should on;y accept a quality tenant well above what’s typically considered acceptable in the industry.  

Needless to say, I wasn't interested in this type of event so I left mid-presentation.

I partnered with an experienced STR agent, Troy Nowak, and purchased my first short-term rental in Palm Harbor at the height of the real estate frenzy, navigating fierce competition and ultimately overcoming What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?