I’ve done a good amount of business there.

It may sound silly since its not a traditional business, but that's what REI is, so you must treat it like that.

I have a contractor business that specializes in drywall and repair.

Since I don't know what I don't know, I rely on these professionals to help keep me educated, organized, and my business healthy. 

It's great to hear that Jeff Chisum and his team at Northpointe Bank were helpful in securing this for you.Adding Value: Your strategic patience and communication with the selling party to secure a deal at the right price is an excellent lesson in the importance of relationship-building and negotiation in real estate.Short-Term Rental Success: Achieving high ratings from guests is critical in the STR business.

Its business.

.: My business partner and I have been searching for our first deal using an agent and searching the MLS ourselves.

Even on your own primary home, you can claim tax advantages if you are using it for business purposes.  

Quote from @George Red: I just don’t want to eat the unit turn costs.This is just my opinion.....but this fear of 'Unit Turn Cost' that a lot of landlords talk about is not good business in the long-term view.

They are saying these are now business/commercial properties so they need to be insured as such .