I did not have much luck with traditional banks even though my partner is a GC and has done multiple additions and garages.

Quote from @Tom Dean: Would appreciate any advice, I would like to invest somewhere in the southeastern quadarant of US (for example I'm open to somewhere like Missouri that isn't traditionally part of the "southeast"), looking for somewhere where I could acquire a SFH STR between $250k - 325k. 

Our traditional tenants handle small things like a light bulb out or running toilet but it's a something we handle for our PadSplit homes.

Hard money lenders, traditional lenders, private money lenders... 

Charlotte is tough for buy and hold using the traditional rent model, but we are now a PadSplit community! 

For applicants on a work visa, traditional tenant screening methods can be a bit tricky if they haven’t established a U.S. credit history.

That's one way they make more money than a traditional rental.  

This is much much much faster and requires far less equity than if you compared that to say traditional single family rentals. 

The bigger the property, the different the agent on the commercial side.Multifamily in the 10-30 door range Ah ok, so that will usually be a traditional commercial broker.

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.