However, if it needs that much work you are probably better off going with a hard money loan and then doing a rate & term refi once rehabbed.

It is easier to budget things if the money is separated.

Those who have done this multiple times already have thought of the gotchas and will likely save you money even if their hourly is significantly higher.  

Taking the bookings directly can net you more money, take power away from the platforms to issue refunds, and protect you from other platform issues.Once you are set up with the site I recommend making a new forum post about ideas how to increase your conversions. 

-fork over money I dont really have and remedy the knob and tube?

Some loans may have seasoning requirements for the down payment money like you see on conventional loans for primary residences where they need to know where that money was the past couple months.

I'm finding that a lot of real estate agencies also own rental properties/invest their own money.

I've already paid for and attended the inspection last week as well as paid earnest money so I'm currently $2000 into the deal.

Burn your money.

You've already got units making you money, utilize that extra land to make yourself more money with very low risk.1.