I think you'll cost yourself more by not allowing check ins and check outs on holidays.

Check in with the @Joseph Chiofalo for HELOC and refinance advice.

@Zane Ritter and you checked on Zillow or redfin for past sales last year of similar houses in your neighborhood?

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I would have them go through the same steps you would go through for a regular long term tenant.

I would check in with @Joseph Chiofalo they lend nationwide and focused on investors and they also have STR specific purchase programs that might be able to reduce the actual HELOC amount required.

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.

Make sure you check out the area and the costs of the duplexes.

You should check out BankTennessee and Bank of Bartlett - they have been good to me.

Sounds like Hunter will be able to give you great advice, but if you want to hear from a regular investor who's not an agent or PM or lender, I'm happy to chime in.