This property is primed for short term rental (night to night) with conservative estimates of ($40,000-$50,000) per month.

Trying to have me spend 25-35k after the workshop under the guise of being a “unique” client they’d like to “develop and mentor” as a long-term partner/client adds a level of slimy. 

Hi BP, I’m in the process of renovating and setting up my first short term rental.

Hey guys,Wife and I are looking to get started in long term rentals to hold long term.

Considering the ever-evolving landscape of Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations, What are the best 5 states in your opinion to build a STR portfolio starting today? 

Of course the bank says "no problem", I start the process etc, then after credit pull and everything state "thing's have changed and you cannot own more than 3 investment properties" so now I'm at a standstill and they want to push me to commercial side, which in this case is requiring them to take my first and have to refi the balance and lose my rate and then tap a HELOC afterwards at commercial terms.

I am a Realtor in NC with one mid term rental. 

First, you should inform your lender, as converting the property into a short-term rental can affect the terms of your mortgage and may require a change to an investment property loan.

I am considering switching the property to six-month lease terms, so that I maintain the choice of whether to keep renewing...Full details of the bill here: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1098

It is the best way to break into REI IMO.VA financing is about as good as it gets in the financing world right now; generally better terms and rates and you can take advantage of 0% down.