It is important to remember you own real estate in the Poconos and you are choosing to operate a STR business.

I second @Erik Estrada Chase offers great programs for business, multifamily, and conventional loans for commercial properties.

I've been toying with the idea of adding an ISA to my sales business.

You don’t want your lender to go out of business while still holding your construction escrow funds.Can you provide me with the contact info of some recent borrowers?

Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.

You have every right to be outraged at the offending party and that's the tenant.Stay focused on what matters and that is getting back in business. 

It's easy to bite off more than you can chew in this business and that's especially not a good idea for your first deal.

Which is a tax when you do an active business in your IRA but it is essentially the same thing. 

They're busy, they're stressed, they're under pressure. 

Hi Davis,I live in NC but invest primarily in Greenville SC / upstate with my business partners.