However, in working with sub contractors it is going to require more frequent payments to them vs the one or two draws I would request when working with a GC.

And get it done by a lawyer- just to make sure all the required language is there.

We manage ONLY transient occupancies - i.e short term stays under 30 days, for which no brokers license is required.

Maybe that lender has some sort of weird requirement regarding where the funds need to come from, but typically a HELOC isn't an issue....

Read the listing agreement carefully - you will be required to sign it in every state.7.

To me, there's no comparison when it comes to complexity and required involvement between the two.

Requiring a longer stay will help decrease your issues with parties. 

The bank required and ordered the appraisal for each home.Have you seen the first page to this thread? 

Borrowers who have never been exposed to agency lending can often be caught off guard by the post-closing reporting and inspection requirements.

These regulations dictate the impact of a property on the environment and can have significant implications for property owners and investors.Environmental regulations can include requirements for the management of hazardous materials, restrictions on the use of certain types of land, and requirements for the protection of natural resources.