.#10 CONTRACT - make sure what you are doing STR is listed in the contract - typically in the addendum section.   

Investors typically want to stay within the original budget.The only way to do this is to stick to the plan and avoid COs!

I know DSCR lenders typically don't touch them.

But to Fred Jones construction?

So there's a strategy for investors to get the same deals that typical brokers get.

These platforms typically have billing policies where you pay a per unit fee per month to the software and you get regular updates and support each month.There are a number of low-cost platforms available that are able to offer you a lower price by passing along some of the costs to your tenants (payment processing fees, applications, tenant screening, etc).

If this is the case then typically you only have to comply when you make alterations.2.

I'm speaking of co-living in a typical A or B level neighborhood house, so instead of a 20-25% down payment, we are speaking of a 1-5% down payment. 

The struggle comes when you plan to sell, pay close attention to how the bank would treat the loan in the event you would sell.Even though its a bit more work, banks are typically open to these loans as it provides them with additional collateral in the event of default.  

I wouldn't think it would take a private lender (which is much higher priced) than a typical mortgage broker's rates.Is there a reason you think you need a private lender?