I really want to find a reliable and reputable PM to work with during this process. 

These areas tend to attract more reliable, long-term tenants who are usually more financially stable and take better care of the property.

—and prioritize applicants who meet the criteria but also have a solid, reliable rental history.

We have managed to build a solid liquid nest egg, but I'm hesitant to lock the majority of it up in a low LTV mortgage on a really expensive primary residence.

And you need your property occupied by a reliable tenant.

Again, on the flip side, the brokers on our list who have been around for a long time (a decade) have become quite reliable.

Hey friends, I'm an agent in Daytona Beach and I locking in my first short term rental listing.

I feel your pain.It seems that if a servicing company underperforms or if there are compliance problems, lenders switch to a more reliable servicer.

Since you plan to travel often, focusing on systems and building a reliable team: agent, lender, property manager, and contractor. 

Additionally, a lender deposit ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 is necessary, along with a rate lock-in fee that typically amounts to 2% of the loan amountIn the process of raising equity, it's crucial to be diligent while filling out necessary forms and securing required verifications.