I'm also a newbie and not confident in evaluating projects and borrowers, so would prefer to partner and diversify.I'm looking at debt funds at crowd funders like Fundrise, as well as business development (BDC) ETFs like Ares, Blue Owl, Golub.

1st you need your Seattle business license, then you need to get your RRIO, (the inspections are random and you'll be notified when youre required to do an inspection), after you get your Rental Registration application done, then you can apply for your STR license.

I don't have a current business relationship with the company.. 

Seems like this would make a great business plan if it was even possible

@Francesca Zanzucchi Most of the delay is caused by the banking-controlled ACH system. 48 hours is the common "promised" turn time, but our reality is 3-5 business days.You should look into the 10 day delays, as most payment software is automated.

You're in the REI business or any kind of business. 

If its regarding wholesaling I can point you to my business partner 

However, I can teach you the business fundamentals, and you could potentially help me with lead generation.

You can generally deduct your business expenses not paid by the borrower.If you’re running a lending business, no matter how small, like any other business, you can deduct all reasonable and customary expenses.

Spend your time trying to grow your business.