When someone operates by pitching an investment on here it tells me that they have no compliance department, no legal, no offering documents, no care to evaluate the suitability of potential investors, no disclosures, no financials, are not registered  and so on.

For the skeptics who say the region is disjointed and too competitive, this not-for-profit is an attempt to improve the situation.The association has started working with the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau who is recipient of significant sums to hotel tax money to boost tourism and the bureau has pledged to support STR as witnessed by their marketing dashboard on the PoconosMembers of the association value a thriving vacation home rental industry in the Poconos that strengthens the regional economy and maintains the character of vacation home communities and nearby neighborhoods. 

The type of rental property that you are looking for may differ from the agent's idea of a rental property and finding an agent looking for the ins and outs of what you deem is suitable will be key in finding your deal!

From there you can vet those that are within the suitable parameters.

They can help you determine the most suitable strategy for your long-term investment objectives. 

Knowing where you're at in the journey allows you to switch products at different stages (IE at 4 properties, or when you get to 5, or 10, or 15+ and 20+ because pricing/terms change as you progress).I think the local banks and credit unions service another gap as their rates typically tend to be better but there are cons as well such as balloon loan features that require a refi/exit/sale at the end of 5-15 years.Depending on your strategy and outlook weaving different products can help solve your gaps in your strategy going forward.For instance, for me I didnt want a fixed term cash out commercial note so I just did a blanket commercial line across multiple APN# parcels because, we never know when a deal will come up and sometimes having interest charges with no deal doesnt make sense as the funds burn a hole in the pocket so to speak.As soon as I find a property suitable for a project I may use the lines to fund the project with an eventual commercial refinance out when it hits completion in order to pay back down the lines (reload for the next project).

The location is very suitable for a diverse group of travelers that our college town attracts.

I think the rental suitability certificate expires in 60 days, not the license? 

Our team of specialists is always ready to match investors with the most suitable lenders for their exact needs.Now, let’s look at long-term real estate strategies that beginner and veteran investors can use to build wealth over time.The Best Long-Term Real Estate Investment StrategiesBuy-and-Hold strategyThe buy-and-hold strategy is a long-term investment strategy that involves purchasing a property and holding it for an extended period.

As I said earlier, it sucks to be that guy who loses his job, but he's the only one who can decide what alternatives are suitable for him; not us.