We are primarily interested in acquiring units, designing/furnishing and operating them as short term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc).

Like you mention, you may have synced (by accident or design) the busiest time in your rental business (acquisitions, renovations, sales) with the busiest time in your personal life (full time job, full, young family, etc).

Here is an overview of accessibility design -- or "universal design" (design of things that can be both accessible and usable by most).https://www.humancentereddesign.org/resources/universal-design-housingMore specific guidelines -https://www.huduser.gov/publications/pdf/remodel.pdfStephanie

These loans are specifically designed for what you want to do. 

Stainless and granite in a rental was not by design lol. 

I'm at the point in my life where I would like to enjoy my life with my family and travel and be my own boss and not having to work for  less then I am worth. I

This feature is designed to allow you to access your retirement funds tax-free and penalties-free before you retire.

My highest priorities are: Safety, code, and opertions...things should work as designed.  

Important to be upfront with the lenders about your process — those who are willing to work hard for your business are worthy partners…those who aren’t willing are not.

I don't have that interior design so I buy the $79 Lowes special.