In my mind sub to is for short term .. long term rentals is very problematic for many reasons. 

Projected sale: 950-990k Replacement property budget: 990k - 1.1M Plan: rent out the replacement home until meeting the requirements, then move into it while renting out a portion of the home via short-term rental 

A lot of my clients buy in Alexandria because of the strong rental market and laid back laws on short and midterm rentals. 

Looking to bolster my off market lead flow.

The owners of 100+ unit complexes are not individuals who will be swayed to sell by a good offer or the need to cut short term losses.

So beware of these (and other forthcoming) dog whistles, they will lead you astray, fighting imaginary ghosts.

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Hard money loans can be an option, but they often come with high-interest rates and short repayment terms.

Will you use the HELOC as a short-term bridge, or plan to hold it longer?

@Marc Shin, Soundproofing is definitely something worth tackling for a short-term rental—it’ll keep your guests happy and help you avoid complaints.