This will allow you to shop for properties more easily, and will also make it easier to run different scenarios for different properties that you view.The best way to prepare is to have your income for the last two years and YTD available, know how much you have available to spend, and write down any questions you want to ask.  

I am pretty sure just about every Loan Officer is getting shopped like crazy now.

It's always a good idea to shop around and compare to find a PM that aligns with your goals.

So do STR hurt yes but they also help the economy because locals benefit from the lesser number of kids in the schools and the increased amenities like restaurants and more grocery stores and shops you would not have if you weren't a STR area.

Took him years to get the approval because of opposition from a neighborhood association that a lot adjacent to a residential area will reduce property values.As others have mentioned, if it's just a matter of getting loans, I rather shop around for banks that would do it.

Check out the Short Term Shop for education!

A straight up purchase is a safer first buy. 

@Andrew Peeler I’d also be interested in talking shop about DSM and long distance investing in SFH.

As another mentioned about finding a better rate with the previous owners company, gone are the days of just automatically renewing insurance and a good syndicator should be shopping around for the best coverage/premium atleast twice a year.

"Very soon" ended up being a relative term for me lol but the takeaway is don't be dissuaded by a minimum door count for some of these platforms.Highly recommend you shop around.