I have picked up a curiosity and even passion for short-term rentals and hope to own my own STR property in the area of the University I am attending. 

The servicer may have their own fees, rules, and disclosures.Agent crosses a line to disclose rates, legal ins and outs, terms, and disclose the loan which even a broker license doesn't cover.

***Update Here***Should I keep Or Sale Gut Flip in B- area.If I sale my new flip best I’ll get is 30k after 9 months.If I keep as a Long term rental I’ll have to convert the garage into a 1 bed cottage at an additional cost of $35k leaving a total of $107k left in this deal after 70% refi and closing cost.

@Gaya Ben Simon, a quick gauge I use for contractors is their payment terms.

Loophole is a term politicians gave for tax laws they do not like. 

They handle any pre-booking and pre-stay communication with guests.

@Jagan ReddyI own several long term rental properties in 38127.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $112,000

Cash invested: $30,000

Primary residence turned rental

@Tim DiMario- thanks and welcome ...I would recommend getting formally pre approved for a hypotehtical scenario with a lender ...This process will help get you organized / prepared and its free ...you will also learn a lot ....if you never  buy anything or dont buy anything for soem time - its  OK ...good luck

I'm fine to do 5 year seller financing and allow subject if other terms are met.