I think what I need is to find a lender partner that will work with me to secure 3-5 properties over the next year. 

From my point of view for event guest screening and security deposits, Superhog is reliable and integrates well for STRs and events, but you might need to adjust its setup for your use case.

Securing loans with a low credit score is possible through private or HM lenders.

So this is more than a canned tool to ask certain questions, and more than a web scraper, this is a intelligent AI based prospecting tool for real estate leads.

Some impressive features including extensive listing/syndication and state specific guidance provided such as max security deposit.RentRedi is a flat fee for the most part and has some cool features like pre-qualification and integration with QuickBooks.

Security systems are a giant headache for short term rentals.

This access allows them to match investors with the most appropriate lenders, often resulting in favorable loan terms that align with the investor’s financial capabilities and project timelines.Moreover, a skilled private money broker excels in navigating the complexities of securing financing.

Section 8 tenants are another way to secure rent payment with government backing.The Midwest is a solid market for rent growth, cashflow, and decent appreciation.Look at a market like Lansing, MI.

Nothing is truly "passive" and a big misconception with new folks wanting to enter the real estate arena.For example, just bought a 6 unit using leverage and trying to secure a loan was a disaster of a process.I can only imagine what others have to go through on every time they purchase a property using leverage.But then again, I'm bias to the "cash only" approach.The constantly changing conditions, terms, keeping tight bookkeeping records and tax returns in order and regularly manipulating the BS credit score algorithm.Placing good tenants is more a skill then hope.It took me 10+ years to fully wrap my head around using leverage the right way and being able to "manipulate" the system to get better rates with a quicker turn around.Keep being great thanks for your reading and replying to my comments 🙏

Visa and FinancingYou're correct that securing a mortgage might be challenging without legal status or a W2 job.