Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."

This would pay us back less than we were owed but still enough to come out whole.We all tried to negotiate a short payoff with the second-position lender, who foolishly demanded payment in full.

@Brittney Yang To structure a short-term partnership for your duplex investment, establish a joint venture or LLC with clear roles, responsibilities, and a timeline for dissolution.

It's my understanding the Gator Method consists of providing short term loans to cover other investor's earnest money deposits.

You should reconsider looking for a property zoned for short term stays.

I have additional questions but am running short of time drafting this post.

Also, the short answer to your question IMHO is as early you possibly can haha

I am from Buffalo, NY and will be moving to Charleston shortly. 

The short answer is, Pricelabs users don't fully trust Pricelabs to set the correct rates.

If you're worried about finding tenants, focus on a location with strong rental demand, list rooms on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Furnished Finder, and consider mid-term or short-term rentals if long-term tenants are hard to find.Good luck!