Negotiating with the seller was straightforward, leveraging the property's condition to secure a $50,000 purchase price.

I will probably buy the audio version.

Usually you make a few points at closing and then the interest-only on the loan monthly with the principal coming due at maturity. 

Investigating further, we opened the septic tank and discovered it was jam packed with tush wipes, backing up the line into the basement.

@Coty LeBlanc I originally used it as a set it and forget it tool and it was better than not having I suppose, but then I really dug into training and learning and I saw 50% increase in one property and 20% in the other.

Since posting my STR for sale on a STR Facebook page, I have been bombarded with requests for financials.  

Keep cash handy for the next year.  

sba is the answer.. 

How do you determine the market rent rate?

In the future, make sure you and your GC have a schedule for each phase before the project begins.