A main difference I noticeably experience is who the merchant of record is.Best of luck with your listings!

I currently own 4 rentals in different states and looking to buy more.

It may differ a bit in your area.1. 

I have heard it used different ways.I have used a version of gap funding where the hard money lender funds 85% of the flip (purchase + renovation) and the gap funder funds 10% of the deal.

My other SFR notes have interest rates determined by the borrower's cash, credit score and income - so market rates or higher.I understand the difference in performing vs non-performing notes and that performing can become non-performing pretty easily. 

I highly recommend working with professionals who understand the unique needs of STR investors—it makes all the difference!

I'm now wondering if that isn't a cultural difference.

It's no different than their 2-year, low interest rate teaser houses.

Would this be something different from what you can Google and find other articles on? 

I figured the PM would definitely be local to the area of the property and would need different PM's for each area, those were just the areas I'd like to invest in.