But then again if I offered more than I wanted and did win, I would not have been happy with my numbers.

So if you wait until you get the Fico score up to 720+ it would be closer to 7.499%Most DSCR lenders require a 680 to 700 for a 75% LTV cash out refinance.

The usual way I'd do it - redfin, realtor, zillow etc. and getting comps for SFH for sale don't show me appropriate comps for what I'm looking for.

Others will quote you labor + general construction materials, and you are responsible for finish materials, like actual cabinets, tile, flooring product, and some may bid more of a "turnkey" quote, that would include finish materials.I won't say any one is better than the other, but obviously the quotes can vary dramatically.

Demand is greater than supply.

The air bnb’s help page was more informative but I guess it’s still not clear to me what is allowed other than a multi tenant building that you own.

SFHs in my area are many times even more expensive than duplexes, but never significantly cheaper.

(at least for now) Even with a somewhat slower year than last in rental demand, even with interest rates returning to historical norms, overall home prices in the Gatlinburg market continue to remain stable, if not slightly climbing. 

I'm currently exploring different housing platforms that offer a more personalized experience compared to the usual big names like Airbnb and VRBO.

Curious of a few things for those that execute this strategy currently:-The city the property is in has a no more than 4 unrelated people rule, would that be an issue for me if all bedrooms were full or does the fact the basement tenants would be short or medium term save me?