Yours appears to be a business-purpose (investment) loan.

. :) Wishing you the best in your business. 

Hi Davis,I live in NC but invest primarily in Greenville SC / upstate with my business partners. 

Beg family and friends to fund it for you.They "might" do it if they see you've learned a lot and your business plan sounds very solid.How do I know this "might" work?

Shaun Shaun,I am a "specialist" and currently a business owner of a design and drafting company in CT. 

Everything looks great and a year later that employer goes out of business or lays everyone off? 

Another thing, the threads move down the forums rather quickly because it's so busy, so the odds of your post being seen for long by very many people is minimal. 

Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.

Every day is a school day in this business.

Hey @Keagan Scott, so I don't have any insight into Gary, IN but here is a blurb -"Those looking to rent out their properties for less than 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) will have to get a permit, pay a one-time $150 fee, and have a city business license.