I do foresee more first-time/newer buyers getting the short end of the stick.

I found that Air BNB and Booking.com were the best platforms for finding and managing guests for short term stays and that furnished finder worked well for mid term rentals.

I often see these forums flooded with people asking questions that they really don't need to ask, as their questions are very much personalized to their specific situation.I will try my best to keep this as short and concise as possible for simplicity and not waste you all's time. 

Is there a bank or CU that will refi without seasoning period?

I really encourage you to dive into that content (more long form educational content on YouTube not the shorts like IG and TikTok are more for fun content) When you come across a question DM me on IG [SamFasterFreedom] *WATCH OUT FOR FAKES* I love to help however I can and have a team ready to help assist me in getting you across the finish line!

I've had a lot of success with my property manager's going after Mid Term Rentals to supplement Short Term Rentals.

I've house hacked twice in Reno and it's changed my life in a relatively short amount of time. 

Basically covers what most of us already know about these major metro areas.https://www.dwell.com/article/rules-for-short-term-rentals-a...Worth a read to see how those regs came about.

I am new to short term real estate investing, looking to nail in our first property this year.

Short answer is yes but the correct structuring may depend if the properties are leveraged or not.