@Britney Lewin I think it's great you have the chance to go in many areas, but finding a property while searching a very wide area can be tough.

It can vary WIDELY between lenders some times with this type of lending.Some other common differences between the two loans:Appraisals – Conventional loans will always go off of “sold comparable properties” (or comps).

Many benefits but diversifying with smaller amounts of capital across a wide array of assets/markets/operators really helps to avoid the horror stories of losing $50k/$100k.

Basically a nothing-burger because the federal government doesn't have authority to implement nation wide rent control.

Ultimately I'm looking for a cohort of people with a wide range of experience in real estate. 

That’s a pretty wide net your casting.

Gabe, I would contact an experienced investment loan broker who can help you compare terms across a wide variety of vetted lenders and their platforms. 

Sometimes its nurses but it casts a wide net so you get all types of people who might need a mid term rental. 

A wide variety of ways to structure an STR property.

Creating a positive rental experience in a college town where quality can vary widely is a great mission.