Let me know if I am missing any numbers that would be helpful.

The software needs to help with accounting, deposits, repairs, etc. 

For any investors who are knowledgeable about these areas or are currently active here, are there any particular neighborhoods, zip codes that stand out as good starting points.

I know everyone will be biased toward the strategy they prefer, but I want to hear from those successfully generating income from STR specifically.What books did you read to help you start?

"Long Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene is a good options and will help with getting an idea of good markets all over the place, not just your own backyard. 

I would love to offer as much feedback as possible and help you all optimize.

Tell them if they have any clients considering buying an STR, you would love to help if needed.

Maybe I misunderstood him or he meant something else, but I don't see how paying the same amount it would be regardless but just in 3 separate payments helps reduce the mortgage more than it would've been over time.

Having an experienced agent on your team before the rehab i think is very important because it is during the rehab when they can help add the most value by pointing you in the direction of what adds value to the sale, what finishes to choose and what to avoid, even what color paints are a good choice, insuring that your target sales price is not just realistic, but that it can actually appraise for that amount. 

We spoke to the lender but they weren't much help beyond saying "you've got to find a way to pay the 137K".All thoughts much appreciated.