If we were in a normal world I'd say maybe some paid meal vouchers at a local really popular restaurant/brewery, all the way up to some weekend trip or day thing somewhere.

You should be able to see how much those properties have appreciated from when they were previously sold.Use your local knowledge too, if there’s a relatively cheap neighborhood that the city are pumping money into in order to rejuvenate the neighborhood then this could be a good bet too.Good luck!

I bet you would be able to rent it, but some renters may have an issue with the location and move on.  

Your safest bet is to call the HOA directly on any potential rentals you have.

If no, you'll likely lose money if they do a shoddy job or charge you way more than quoted at first.If the answer to the last 2 questions was "no", then buying a turn key property (or partnering with someone who has more experience} is probably your best bet.

Community banks and credit unions may be the best bet, I'd just call around and keep searching on the forums.

Your best bet is using some type of local or regional lender and using a commercial loan where they underwrite your and don’t source the fundsReach out if you want to talk more about it...i spent a lot of time looking into how to make it work for my partner who was in the same boat!

I assume that jumping in is the best bet!

But I would not bet that your STR would not be shut down, as the city started to enforce things and slapping big fines and having the utility companies turn off power and water to properties that were found to be in violation of the STR rental rules. 

@David S.Based on what you wrote, probably syndication deals are your best bet.