I get it how if your the GP that would be a reasonable business expense.  

Which will bring plenty of other investors and general business to the area.

I have been busy with out of state investors but also housing developers and supply companies coming into the area.

HMLs are a crucial short-term solution for properties needing significant repairs, and for investors not wanting all the red tape that comes with traditional products.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/property-manag...

Most hard money lenders will offer these products, but not all are created equal.

Do not be scared to politely but firmly renegotiate with these established guests to terms that fit your business plan: raise price to where you cover expenses and require that they either rent from Dec 1 or from Jan 2.

I am a licensed MLO in Louisiana and would like to learn everything about the entire business. 

I own a business that builds modern, prefab tiny homes (or cabins depending on how you look at it), and I am looking for a market where I could set up a few of these to use as model homes, available as a STR.

I say all that... if you are set on it, Guesty has a new product - Guesty lite.