Also, one of the homes I was using as a comp was excellent (same style, general floor plan, age, sq. footage) but it had a pool in the backyard.

We are reaching out here to see if someone has an excellent recommendation for a realtor that has gone above and beyond that specializes in short term rentals.  

@Kevin Maher , excellent points.

I have excellent credit (over 800), equity, good rental income, but the amount is too low for the lenders I’ve contacted.

However, it is an excellent area for jobs, growth, appreciation, underserved rental market and not many “bad areas” so great for rentals. 

I have had clients use them for mutliple types of losses and they've done an excellent job for the clients.

This post as a whole is excellent advice, and a question I get a lot.

It's hard to be great at finding good properties, doing good rehabs and providing excellent management.

Both can be excellent investment locations, but the rules are different. 

Not to say it's not possible or even imprudent, but that's WHY spinning up to 17 units is often a less tumultuous path.Back to the opportunity at hand:  If these are new construction homes then they should be low maintenance (but verify that with excellent inspections).