You are VERY easily able to open accounts remotely by just uploading your EIN doc and then once your biz account is open you can open additional accounts for things like holding your security deposits, reserves, etc.

I also tapped into portfolio loans and private lending networks to secure more flexible financing options.I’d be happy to share more details on how I structured these financing strategies—especially ways to access funding without upfront capital or limitations on deal volume

Understand what you are investing in....is it a secured loan, unsecured loan, membership interest in an entity that deploys capital like a feeder fund or direct membership interest in an entity that is the deed holder? 

If you transfer it into an LLC after securing the HELOC, your lender could invoke the due-on-sale clause, meaning they could demand full repayment of the loan immediately.

I’d suggest focusing on securing solid DSCR loans—like those from thelender.com, which lends up to 80% LTV, considers STR income, and operates as a direct lender.

Someone else just told me a similar thing, to make sure that loans can be secured for the property. 

Should we pursue a "cheap" rental in order to build rental history in the hopes of securing DSCR loans down the road? 

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Doing research on essential services that a PMC must provide and ensuring that all those items are put down in writing is great advice!

Of course the rate is higher with 15% down, but it helps investors get that property secured with less out of pocket.Happy to help if there's anything you need.