There are loads of resources that you could access, one example is the BiggerPockets Podcast.

Yes, The way it works is you can take out 80% LTV based on the purchase price and any repairs or receipts as a total.

 Where you’re based and where you invest (or plan to invest)- I'm based in Dallas, Tx where I was born an raised.

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If I'm in your shoes, I recommend chatting with some local investors (attend a few meetups) to get a good sense of whats possible and not based on others that have a similar W2 scenario as yours. 

We take this to mean (based on 100s of real tax court cases) any activities integral to the business of running a rental.

Ask for a comparison based on the current coverage and also any recommendations for better coverage. 

Since joining BP last July and listening to all of the podcasts, I've definitely caught the real estate bug.

Without having MLS access it's more difficult, but can be done :) I would not go in with numbers based solely on hopeful STR analytics.

Different RE Attorney fee structure and custom-based brokerage would arise.