See if you can find a lender who would be willing to use the same appraisal I have seen appraisals challenged before but it usually due to the property being unique and there being no real comps in the immediate area. 

It's a unique and challenging market we live in!

Safe may mean using low rate fixed loans on bread and butter houses, cash for unique opportunities.   

We have been investing a ton of sweat equity and giving it a very unique custom look and feel What was the outcome?

@Pandu ChimataAgree with @Natalie Kolodij that you should make sure your tax professional is comfortable with STRs.STRs have unique treatment under the passive activity loss rules and unique treatment regarding depreciation...They should also not be reported on Schedule C unless substantial "hotel-like" services are rendered, as noted above.

Hi BP fam!I ran into a seller who just finished the beginning stages of a full rehab and asked if he would be selling in its current state, he ran his numbers and came back with one that works for the both of us. HOWE...

I say if you're going to reap the benefits of partnership as a starting investor, look for benefits that are unique and not easily offered to you. 

I'm in a unique position.

Unique very specialized niche market of real estate. 

Across the street is a new sub-division (built within the last 5 or so years)..