After that initial down payment, the bank will basically be financing your investments.

That's what we do and we basically tell the students that "if we aren't willing to invest, it's not a good deal and you shouldn't do it." 

Quote from @Rafael Ro: Hello all,I would really appreciate your insights here.I live in CA and have a family with 2 kids - we're not moving anywhere.

Last thing thougt of is have a little box of books and toys for little kids parents always appreciate it. 

You are basically saying somebody is willing to front the entire risk while you keep 50% of the spoils.

This is for basic informational purposes I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice.First, if you offer to purchase a property using a HELOC to fund the purchase you cannot later back out of the agreement because you couldn't find PML or investors.  

I've heard stories on the podcast of financing 75% conventionally through the bank and basically doing seller financing on the down payment, so 25% to them.

As for other amenities, some crowd-pleasers that won't break the bank are coffee maker + starter pack of pods, basic workout equipment (yoga mat, resistance bands), phone charging stations by the beds, and basic kitchen essentials like olive oil, salt/pepper, coffee filters, etc.

I will also admit at this point we are comparing apples to light bulbs since RentRedi was only costing me $59 per month and DoorLoop will cost $200+ per month and for those that have a lower unit count and only need basic services the RentRedi cost should outweigh the beta tech.

Basically, you can't STR an entire home here, or even an ADU, and can only STR out a portion of a home that you reside in.