There are banks, usually local or regional banks, that will do HELOCS on non-owner occupied properties.

They are currently trying to get me to join the group for my region. 

My first investment - purchase of 33,000 Lot in California.  My parcel map is complete and approved for 6 parcels with 3 single level duplexes. (Half plex)  Each home will have it’s own parcel number/own owner. The si...

There are numerous other entities who do similar things in the Pittsburgh region. 

First, I must mention that I am not asking for advice on "what to do next" or "how to get started" because I already have a vision for myself.I will try my best to keep my points short but I should readdress that I am not so ignorant to think that my way is the only nor correct way to live life for all people are uniquely special.Why pay to be taught when you can teach yourself/acquire free knowledge?

so based on the other BNBs that have a lot of bookings  in the area the inside should be unique and trendy and fairly upscale@Ethan Cooke-thanks Ethan, I like the efficiency/creativity of the model you have.  

~Søren Kierkegaard"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"Anyways, I'm here hoping to connect with like-minded, in and outside of my current region.

You've got a few things going on here.If "there aren't comparable properties within the radius they're willing to search", then you've got a property that is unique and virtually no lender wants to lend on a unique property.The reason they're only using comparable sales is because the broker/lender is selling to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and that's all they'll buy. 

I think the property has so much potential. its 45 minutes from the Oregon coast, its in the Umpqua wine region.  68 miles from the Bandon Dunes golf resort.

I work with a lot of BP Members and I'm an investor myself, so I see things from a unique perspective.