Unless you have an STR-friendly HOA in a tourist hotspot (Honolulu, Las Vegas, etc...), I personally don't like properties with HOAs if your plan is to run them as STRs.  

Key areas to watch include interest rates and inflation, tax policies, affordable housing and rental assistance programs, regulatory environment, and supply-side initiatives.

Orchard is a bit more selective in the houses that they will accept for their program, with them usually choosing newer homes rather than older ones.5.

The third coaching program is someone simply signing up with them to learn to invest on their own however if you submit a good deal that makes sense they may entertain partnering with you. 

Indeed, I'm not sure why you'd want to own a short-term rental home in Cancun to start with.People who land in Cancun (mostly tourists) generally either stay in a hotel / all-inclusive resort there or in the neighbouring Riviera Maya or they stay in a short-term rental in the Riviera Maya.

These areas attract not only residents but also tourists and second-home buyers, maintaining high real estate activity year-round.While there is a slight dip in demand during winter, Southern California’s diverse economy, international appeal, and housing shortage make it one of the more stable markets for real estate investment.

Hi Brittane,Most rental programs will cap at 80% LTV, but with hard money usually it can go up to 90% of purchase price.

Hello,   I believe this program is fairly new, so I don't know if anyone would, but do any MI investors have experience using the "Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund" through an organization Michigan Saves?

Most likely just what the program was meant for.

Stay away from HOA'S and condos(my personal rule)Pick tourist destinations.