I did not have much luck with traditional banks even though my partner is a GC and has done multiple additions and garages.

Our traditional tenants handle small things like a light bulb out or running toilet but it's a something we handle for our PadSplit homes.

Quote from @Tom Dean: Would appreciate any advice, I would like to invest somewhere in the southeastern quadarant of US (for example I'm open to somewhere like Missouri that isn't traditionally part of the "southeast"), looking for somewhere where I could acquire a SFH STR between $250k - 325k. 

For applicants on a work visa, traditional tenant screening methods can be a bit tricky if they haven’t established a U.S. credit history.

Charlotte is tough for buy and hold using the traditional rent model, but we are now a PadSplit community! 

It's generally a useful tool for an investor who is estate planning and has a step-up in basis event on the horizon and can liquidate out of the REIT easier than out of the traditionally held property. 

That's one way they make more money than a traditional rental.  

The bigger the property, the different the agent on the commercial side.Multifamily in the 10-30 door range Ah ok, so that will usually be a traditional commercial broker.

Hard money lenders, traditional lenders, private money lenders... 

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.