Then go ahead. 

If you are set on PS for some reason go ahead and take a chance....but there are so many places that have no issue with STRs and actually support them.....wouldn't that just be easier?

He knows this ahead of time because he’s done some sort of a favor for that subcontractor.

For a larger or established company they will want to be ahead of you in payment.

I'm seeing houses in that market for half the price that would be sufficient for the next 3-5 years, then you could use the remainder of your cash to purchase investments.You've got to learn to give up some luxuries in life if you want to get ahead, then you enjoy the luxuries once you're successful.

Summer was still very busy and no we're seeing a normalized winter season ahead. 

If you can get that $500 per property plus some additional, then you end up ahead.

A lot of times you have to submit plans for the project, the permitting office reviews your proposals and then either gives you the green light, not necessarily to start building, but going ahead to submit your design/renderings of the actual property.

I also learned the hardware that a STR is expensive to furnish if you don't organize your creative thoughts ahead of time.

I was in the same boat as you a few years ago but you are a bit a head of the curve - you already own your own home!