Quote from @Robin Simon: Its definitely dependent on a lot of variables, personal situation/risk tolerance, etc.But high-level, I would say that there can certainly be a balance - sometimes people forget that when using hard money or any sort of financing, for some reason you need to "MAX out leverage" - i.e. do a 100% financing for a flip or a max cash-out refinance etc..However, most hard money lenders would be totally willing to do a lower leverage loan (and would probably prefer it) such as 50% or 60% LTC instead of the usual max amount. 

*One quirk that made financing more complicated: the banks got nervous when they saw that just two people (the investors I mentioned earlier) own more than half of the 48 units, and wanted a big down payment.

Hey yall my husband and I are trying to get started in short term/hospitality we are looking in Oklahoma since there are so many people from Texas that daycation there but we have never done anything like that before.

But I really feel now is the time to jump and start meeting and talking to people.

Then you can start investing in assets (here it comes) with Other People's Money. 

So here are my questions: while there are sections on this site to find people to create your team, how do you know who are the best people to be on your team when there are so many?

Some people have already received notices, but not everyone eligible will be notified.

I've found most people have moved from sending checks via mail.

Having good, mutually beneficial relationships with all the right people is paramount for success.

This ensures they are keeping an eye on everything, they get to see what it's like to be a landlord, they have to take responsibility for the lawn and other maintenance, they will learn to deal with people issues, and more.