Also, most decent STR property managers will be happy to offer projections for properties, or even realtors who do a lot of STR business as well. 

The absolute best city or town to invest in ( do not get stuck on the notion of investing in major metros or you will miss out on many interesting opportunities) is . . . the one where you have a team you can trust, where you are able to learn the market and its nuances and get to a point where you are comfortable doing business there because you know how things work and what the market requires for success.

I am reaching out for some valuable insights and advice regarding an opportunity that has come my way, and your collective wisdom could make a significant impact.I've been in contact with Loan Direct LTD, particularly with James Baldwin, who claims to be a private lender offering various financing options for real estate projects.

Have done business with them before, neither wanted to touch this deal.

Has anyone had good or bad results from trying out credit report and score businesses that aim to improve credit and help in the journey to gaining a pre approval for a mortgage?

By the time I get down to a candidate I like, I've already run extensive checks on her/him, verified their income, and the forty bucks for the check is just smart money spent.I also think a large part of it is being in the affordable-rentals sector of the business.

I've been on this website for a while but I just upgraded to the business plan today. 

Been having trouble getting the new HVAC going they must be really busy now

It's something that looks important and fancy,  but doesn't actually tell you anything about business performance.

Tell the property manager your intent and maybe if you bring them more business they will remove fees or adjust fees.