The most important factors a hard money lender will look at, if you don't have experience, is your liquidity and credit score & history (as well as your background -- no liens, judgements, foreclosures, bankruptcies, etc).I would hit up @Michael Cid -- he's a tremendous resource and is a direct lender. 

Thank you, Michael!

Quote from @Michael Baum: Many are using Orlando and the surrounding area as an example of why STRs are no longer viable.Most of us know that the greater Orlando area is super saturated and that the main money makers are the huge places that sleep 20+ with incredible themeing in just about every room.There are plenty of areas in the USA that can support great returns but like any real estate purchase, you need to do your due diligence.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Jason Frink you can also look into Detroit and Toledo.Been reading that Memphis is becoming saturated with rentals. 

Quote from @Michael Baum: Hehe @Sarah Kensinger!

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Trent Paulk what are you going to do differently to screen a new PMC to avoid what just happened?

Quote from @Michael Davis: Hello from the Charlotte, NC area!

Thank you @Michael Baum!

Quote from @Michael Dumler: @Raymond Keith Whittington, a little investment strategy called house hacking.  

@Michael Smythe that is very helpful!