But then, as short-term rentals became ever more popular, Americans tourists started thinking wait a second "We're paying so much for staying for a week at that short-term rental.

It would fix your cash flow problem, but that comes with the furnishing expenses and a little more work than long term rent. 

Makes sense since those that are on the market can be found more easily, although even with them, there’s still a lot of improvement to be made in terms of how we can find/filter them.

Loan term 6 months.

The ultimate goal is to start scaling and eventually would expand into another state such as South Carolina for short term rentals. 

Usually, mid-term leases are a reasonable option for people in this profession but there are so many other professions/needs that most people probably don't target that worker specifically.  

However, you can refinance into a long-term debt fully stabilized loan at any time.

I would think about this in terms of A) prices to access the market and B) overall market growth. 

@Lindsey Mannix - the agent report was left pretty wide open in terms of comps in the area.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.