Not sure if they have upgraded to desktop appraisals but if they are still doing in person appraisals , make sure you get everything (scope of work, good faith deposit, social, LLC docs, insurance, proof of prior experience, financial statements) in ASAP.

@John Brown Running a short-term rental (STR) on a subleased property, often called rental arbitrage, is feasible but requires careful planning.

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

A couple of things I like to tell my newbies-Owning a short-term rental property can offer significant financial benefits.

Not if insurance paid for it.

Get 3 bids from contractors, get a copy of their insurance etc.- verify the policy is current. 2.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Completed foreclosures can be resold or added to rental portfolios.   

My wife and I use to live in central GA and in North Carolina but moved out to Arizona a couple years ago. So we are familiar with the north GA, western NC area.My wife's aunt and uncle are selling their house in Fran...

I saw Vacasa rental signs everywhere.