I can search it but same deal, the search engines don't evaluate the results.

Before they fund you, they have to run the project you present to them with their own “fair market” repair costs.

I think about this often, its really just running the numbers - if you borrow 100k at an 8% interest rate, will the investment get you more than an 8% return?

Hi, just wanted to get some feedback to see if anyone has used the services of STRsearch.com. they look like they run a lot of analytics and help with figuring out what you need to do to find and run a successful STR.

When they run out of Canadian SPF the prices will escalate on locally produced lumber.  

or investing in CA.finally - here's some more context on how challenging things can be.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1010977-12-00...hope this helps. 

Keep learning and running the numbers—you're on the right track!

It doesn't happen often at all.We run such a tight ship, we rarely have issues that need attention.

RUN!!!

That way you and the owner are in agreement and you have been green-lighted to go ahead and run your business.