It's an area where some struggle (especially in the beginning), but it's certainly overcomeable - and it's something that can definitely get easier when you get more established, learn how to advertise effectively and build up a buyers list.To put it as simply as possible, I'd say it's ultimately a matter of:Buying the right properties in the first place.Offering a compelling price point (which usually isn't hard, if you buy it right).Compiling the information well (with good images and descriptions).Getting your listing in front of as many eyeballs as possible (and keeping it visible).If you're able to, provide the option for seller financing, so buyers have more ways to buy your property if they're unable to get the cash from another source.Does that make sense?

You're stacking risk factors - long distance (I think), first time STR investor, short on cash, partner to buy the land, lack of financing options due to land and non-traditional structures, and a little distress/hurry.

@Robert Weissfeld, Yes, you can sell, cash out half, and 1031 exchange the other half. 

Purchase price: $300,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Sale price: $465,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, successfully completed a fix-and-flip on Jenner Cir, Modesto, CA.

Thank you in advance!

The current interest rate environment has put a damper on a lot of investor's plans to execute a cash out refinance. 

While your property management companies provide monthly statements, having a dedicated account will make it easier to track transactions, verify statements, and manage cash flow.

Last year we were able to connect an investor of a coastal six plex with our personal credit union and due to strength of borrower and property, they provided a non-member with a 25% down mortgage with a 25 year amortization on a property the seller was requiring 'cash only' due to the presumed challenges of multi family financing. 

Purchase price: $25,000 Cash invested: $5,000 I bought this property in a package of 4.

Purchase price: $177,000 Cash invested: $68,000