Challenge is if you check records the afternoon before, a lien could slip in during those few days.

If this was a standard rental process then yes, I'd recommend going through the process of applications/screening steps, a background check, and then require the deposit; since it sounds like the house is being rented to transient workers though, the very nature of the work situation calls for a bit more flexibility on the renting end. 

When I was starting out in real estate, I faced a similar challenge and found that connecting with local investors and professionals was invaluable.

is there like a step by step guide on investing in short term vacation home in Florida?

Tammy,Sounds like you have a delicate purchase coming up that will require some step by step guidance. 

It's when things go wrong or get complicated or challenging, that you will realize you made a good decision or not. 

Challenges?

Challenges?

We are wanting to continue to scale, however we are unsure of the best way to go about it and what the next steps would be.

I didn’t have to put the 25% down since bought it as an investment property but  with that, to have around 100k in equity and I’m trying to figure out the next steps,  Is there any way around having to wait the 6months to do a heloc or cash out, and when I do to actually do it is there any way for banks to not look at income as a factor if wether or not I am approved?