We all have short memories lots in that part of SWF have been a yo yo in values for decades when the market is hot they go up when it cools they drop to 5 to 20k per lot.  08 09 saw builders in those market go poof.. builders from SE flooded there built a ton of inventory and could not sell it in the GFC I was buying brand new houses at foreclosure in 09 for 30 to 50k each.

I am paying a bunch of interest on the short term loan, with no timeline or updates.  

You can be proud of what you have achieved in a short amount of time, this is really impressive!

However, shortly thereafter, we began to experience delays in draws, mislabeling issues, postponed closings, and unreceived funds.

You should reconsider looking for a property zoned for short term stays.

What are your short term goals?

The idea is to leverage pre-existing networks in a way that builds instant credibility and gets responses fast.If you want to implement this strategy, here’s a link to the exact resource we used:👉 Spreadsheet Link Here (just make a copy for yourself)I also recorded a short video walking through how we set everything up, but since BiggerPockets has rules against sharing that kind of content, feel free to DM me if you have questions on execution.Anyone else using creative co-living marketing strategies that are working right now?

A HELOC offers flexibility and lower interest rates, which can be ideal if you’re looking for short-term financing with lower payments during construction.

Use tools like AirDNA or Mashvisor to provide market data on projected rental income and occupancy rates, and make sure your lender works with appraisers familiar with short-term rentals.

You might also consider highlighting the benefits of a quieter, more relaxed stay during the week in your listing description.Since you're already optimizing your pricing with Priceless, a short-term promotional discount might just be the extra push needed to boost weekday bookings.