What’s my best option to argue there.

i feel like the local FB groups will not allow me to advertise my STR there because they would label it as "soliciting".. any way to get around this so that it doesn't look like i'm soliciting? 

There is a risk that escrow agent will steal the cash.  

Has anyone had any issues with either Relay or Titan bank.

There are AT least weekly calls.

There are some lenders out there that are "legit" but pretty incompetent.

There are expectations on both sides.

I don’t see any other upside.

Any other generic recommendation / tips are appreciated.

But there will be ZERO protection.