Short answer: not legally, but they can get away with it.Long answer starts with a fundamental concept of our tax laws.

Look into asset classes with stronger cash flow, such as small multifamily properties, short-term rentals, or mobile home parks.

Provide the scope of work done to the appraiser.All you can do is your best, so make it nice and pretty for that appraiser.Especially if you are looking to cash out refinance shortly here.

In short, it was an unrealistic ask on the part of the company, and they knew it, but didn't care because they had already made their money off of the up-front fees they charged the debtor and ultimately didn't care whether the debtor got help or not.  

Offer discounts for applying in a short time period or- offer a free application fee. 

Hard money isn’t cheap, so bridging that with a seller carry might help you short-term, from what I’ve heared.

Hi everyone,I’m Cole, and I’m exploring the world of short-term rental management.

I think one of the older resorts that still do allow short-term (Airbnb rentals) would fit the bill.

Understand your short term and long term goals.

I want a real estate agent with a hustler's mentality, who knows the neighborhoods, studies appreciation and deal analysis already, understands short-term rentals, and is potentially looking to be a scalable partner with me.