How to find info I need (remaining mortgage balance, mortgage payments) to go in with eyes-wide-open and present an excellent solution to the Seller's problem.b.

Keep a Skeptical eye out.

I think both areas have seen recent growth (NKY more than Cincinnati in my eyes) and commonly has investors here (not too many though).

Humans are social creatures at the end of the day and I personally like to know who I might be dealing with if they can either be a friendly neighbor, a nuisance, or beneficial in maybe keeping an eye out for you).Is it possible to update the gate so that it can open and close by itself and have 4 different codes to it for each neighbor to enter/exit?

I am capable of dealing with the IA, but sometimes it is better to have an independent eye without the emotional investment.

Also currently it just caters for LTRs.If you can go past the level of detail I would love to hear any feedback from anyone interested, and especially from any Excel gurus, accountants, investors or tax experts out there with a keen eye. 

"Dusk-to-Dawn" electric eyes and timers can be helpful, but don't replace personal surveillance. 

The highest performing short-term rentals have a design eye, their photographs weren't shot by an amateur's iPhone, and they offer more than one extra that others aren't (hot tub, sauna, views...).Create a differntiated Airbnb, and you'll outperform others ... be that first page or second or third.

In my eyes, this project is as risky as it gets, even though the borrower was also a real estate agent that was waiving the listing side of the commission.

Keep an eye on how other listings in your area are performing over the next few weeks.Presentation: Since you’ve had a few showings but no serious offers, it might be worth reviewing the presentation of the home.