@Kalvin Wilburn Just like anything, yes do your research and find a reputable hard money lending company. 

There are certainly well explored downsides to STRs, but what you're highlighting here is the trump card in this very moment!  

Explore SBA loans which will allow you to purchase property with 10% down and much more favorable rates than commercial loan.

Hello, I'm looking to getting an LLC for my starter company and looking for references on reputable, attorneys for advice.

I am new to real estate investing and interested in exploring this strategy. 

As reputation is a big part of the business, include the entire story here. 

I think he should quit doing his podcast because he is going to destroy his reputation with some of the kooky stuff he's saying these days.

I live in the Seattle area but am exploring options in the midwest and south to invest in. 

I don't have many recommendations for OOS specialists (because I live here), but @Alyssa Dyer with Table Investments is/are very knowledgeable and responsive and specialize in working with people outside Oklahoma.Rhett Tullis is a property manager that I haven't personally worked with, but who was very helpful to my sister when she was exploring investing here from Texas.

Several reputable companies provide individual investors with the ability to set up self-directed retirement accounts.