@Melodee LucidoI saw you had mention in a post quite a few years back that John played a role in improving your business.

Any experience with this is appreciated! 

Some may require you to have a certain amount of experience or in place of that have a certain amount of cash cushion available called reserves.

Hey @Vincent L SanchezI sorta agree with he 1st one, best bet is to find a partner that will jv with you. and If you'd really like to go for a private money/ hard money loan, that partner must have good experience and credit which can also be included in the loan app.  

Experience is the one really your broker needs to attest to.

Not everyone can say this, so personal experiences will vary.

Completely new to this space any advice or recommendation is appreciated. lots of ways to answer this but from experience there is existing, cash flowing inventory of single family, multifamily, commercial. there is new construction of single family, small multi family, and large development ground up multifamily. we play in the second area. all urban core higher density infill lots best locations.

I know that many in the bigger pockets community are more the DIY type and self-manage, but for those of you who have used property managers for your short term rentals, what have been the pros and cons of your experience?

They need to have worked creative deals in the past and hav experience with sub to, seller financing, wraps, double closes and assignments.

I can get in touch with the branch manager in your region and make sure you are contacted quickly.Ryan Murphy,I'm sorry you had a poor experience in the Seattle area, I can also make sure you get contacted right away.