I would recommend talking to many lenders/brokers to see which one has the most experience funding these loan types. 

When I started in WA DC area funding a few new projects..

70/30 investor fund structure to make this deal go.

You have to have confidence and the Sponsor needs to build a relationship with you if he wants to be sure you have some insights into the risks of the types of deals you would be funding. 

Focus on what matters, not on things that have nothing to do with what drives the desired  results.

Lucrative STR's are some of the most desirable property types on the market (especially near the beach!)

So either you pay for the repair out of the idle cash in your account, file an insurance claim and use those funds, or rollover/transfer funds from another retirement account to cover the cost. 

We look for good school systems, low crime and desirable neighborhoods.

You'll want to look at their reviews, how they safeguard your funds, understand what their fees are, and how responsive they will be to your questions (do they work 9-5 only). 

My commissions fund my investments and it works great!