Quote from @Albert Johnson: Stay out of personal drama.

My credit union does 95%LTV with no closing costs and desktop appraisals.

In general, I'd recommend getting your first property as close to you as possible.

Stay focused on learning, developing, networking and you'll eventually find an answer for each and every question you have. - When starting out, keep in mind that everyone speaks based on their experiences and mindsets.

Stay in constant contact with your RE Pro and be flexible with your specific area but not with your goals. - Patience & Tenacity: These qualities might seem contradictory but at least here on the coast, there isn't a lot of STR inventory to choose from.

However, several Rite Aids have closed as well as CVS closures. 

For context, the realtor had said nobody has been staying there since October (it is now June), but it is still an unsettling possibility that it could happen again.

It's Nevada only right now but it might be close to what you are looking for. 

Table funding would essentially be purchasing the note from the note originator at the closing table.

Stay consistent.Sorry but they deserve to crash and burn.