Excited to be here and hopefully we can send each other some business! 

It’s such a great area for short-term rentals.For licensing, definitely check out the Bay County website — they outline what you need for business tax receipts, short-term rental permits, and any local requirements.

No recourse to my credit or business credit since I'm not listed on the original mortgage.  

Highlight your tiny home’s efficiency, modern amenities, and proximity to hospitals or business hubs in listings.Legally, verify local zoning laws for ADUs/short-term rentals and secure proper insurance (e.g., short-term rental coverage).

My biggest piece of advice is to run it like a business especially with the tenant next door.

I cant speak for every deal they have ever done, but I will say that any deals That I was involved in with safeguard and there was any issue whatsoever they jumped in and worked diligently to solve the issue as if it was there own money. 

There are some great on-line real estate courses, and I have found the information within them has really been helpful for my investment business.

It sounds like you want cash flow and to scale, in this time and most markets you need to find a deal where you can add value. 

You'll meet all types of lenders and business people you can network with.

When structuring a deal, what might work for one person, may not work for the other.