I have read I will need to use a third party service to make this happen.  

You would be violating Airbnb's terms of service.

See responses to your questions below: Correct, California is uniqueTo qualify for REPS you need to meet a number of criteria, including (but STRs that meet IRS criteria generally don't need REPS to leverage tax benefits): More than 50 percent of his/her time working in real property businesses; AND, More than 750 hours of service during the year.

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I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

It may feel cumbersome, but their diligence reflects the level of security and service you can expect once onboarded.

Look for loans such as DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans. 4.

The cash value in the policy service as collateral for the loan.

Hi Joel in Greenville, North Carolina-You have a rental property held in an LLC and you are looking for a lender who will refinance it.I would look into a Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan or DSCR loan that uses the rents to mostly qualify the refinance and less on you personally.

Its normally fee service providers who are the greatest advocates of the program, whether it be agents, PM's, coaches/gurus.