Hey Nathan,Still using my methods!

I would use the good ole fashion enemy method and make sure your agent is specialized in STR

If they do they still want a down payment among other things.If you talk to people that have owner financed deals with little down many were from 2 to 4 year ago and now they might still have little to no money down on a deal but have considerable assets to put up at stake."

There is also the thing of a physician loan where I wouldn't have to put a down payment on the house and secure a loan although I would want to try to aim for a fixed rate (or maybe variable since interest rates are potentially going to be cut in the future?) 

I'm sure the numbers are more favorable if you completely own the property and don't have to do mortgage payments or have some other bond or something to cover the mortgage payment cost.

Unless you can purchase the first home as primary and show you will be buying the next FHA home closer to work, or out of state.There is also something called a "Gift of Equity" where you do not have to assume the loan you can use gifted equity for a down payment and closing costs.

You won't need to refinance because you've already got a long term mortgage, but if rates come down significantly you'll want to refi to reduce the monthly payment.

I come from a data science background, so I'm accustomed to creating models to derive the incremental ROI of each variable.I hear some people saying "get the $10,000 hot tub", and I get that, especially if it's a "table stake" that your property needs just to be considered by guests.However, when thinking about less standard amenities, like putting greens, gaming rooms, billiard tables, pool toys, etc. what tools or methods do y'all use to evaluate if a given idea will deliver a positive ROI?

Reading books that people recommend (and there will be tons) is always a great method of learning and establishing mindset.

Look into his stuff to learn more about creative finance methods but be mindful about spending thousands on a course.