When I was acquiring, we made 25+ offers/week on the MLS to try to land one deal! 

You can acquire the properties without having to use a portfolio loan and avoid the higher interest rate. 

I changed my strategy from 2 years ago of acquiring more doors and "cash flow" to now looking at the asset if I continue to buy. 

Local property managers are another great way to find buyers for your investment property as they know investors looking to acquire more property and investor friendly Realtors to help you find buyers.To Your Success!

This strengthens your personal credit profile and gives you greater borrowing power to build your business, acquire properties, etc.What you propose does not do that.Food for thought...

This is how I acquired 29 rental houses in 9 years.

Quote from @Chris Watkins: Quote from @Chris Watkins: Quote from @Eric Lee: Hi all,I'm looking to acquire my first rental property and am strongly leaning towards a short-term rental while doing a MTR for off-peak seasons.

Shortly after Roofstock acquired them I have seen improvements and haven't had issues with bank account connectivity.  

Thanks for the suggestion. to answer yours, I’m hoping to start with acquiring, then eventually development.

The highest appreciating markets and those with the greatest rental demand/price- like those in Florida and Texas - also cost more to acquire and insure.