The lenders I have spoke with look at my income as a 1099 self employee vs my actual W2 because I accept multiple 13 week contracts throughout the year.

I know a lot of times people self-manage these properties, but does anyone have any advice on how to become a vacation rental manager?

Hello, peopleDoes anybody have experience with self-showings (without a leasing agent present in the property) with boxes for keys near the door like this https://codeboxinc.com/ ? 

They lack self control and make financially unsound decisions.

Hopefully your listing had these requirements, so most of the unqualified are self screened out.3.

Just got involved with a great mentor who's got us excited about Multi-Family and it opportunity to becoming self-sufficient and attain our goals for the future. 

Don't forget to include management fees, even if you are self managing.

But year in year out our expenses will be close to 50% unless you self manage, then you could use 40%.

It does sound like if you're not able or willing to have a fully self financed cash transaction, you would probably qualify for a decent traditional loan product that would keep you on the legal side of things- which is ideal for beginning your REI journey! 

Who are good lenders for a self directed IRA?