And a lot of old school GCs may not have the ability to take a CC and may not care to learn how to...Main question is: why do you want to do this?

I find it's very personal, and dependent a lot on your goals, resources, risk tolerance, location, experience, etc.

I happen to be looking for gap funders myself for a number of my house flip projects in Houston, TX and finding gap funders or any kind of private money involves a lot of networking and putting myself out there to meet potential lenders.

A lot of people who househack do so as a basis for a strong financial future and to build generational wealth and financial freedom. 

I've specifically learned a lot from Dave and Henry on their podcast, but also appreciate Jesse Vasquez' approach with her mid-term rental investments.

I see a lot of amenities you recommended as amenities that increase the quality of stay which leads to a higher guest satisfaction but doesn't really affect my return.

A good designer and architect are key for a successful project like this and keep in mind these aren't cheap.There's a lot more details to consider, feel free to DM me for more details.

I see a lot of opportunities in the C locations on the Westside of Cleveland.

It seems like you've taken a lot of the steps to educate yourself and you're ready to take action.

You really have to understand people situation a lot more before giving advice.