About $1500 origination fee is the typical amount I've been seeing the last year

Ernest,Besides all the real estate/property/transactional tips above; you need to understand that running a short term rental is running a business. 

The original deal fell through.

I'm really interested in long term rentals along with Air B&B/VRBO. 

What were their terms?

Whether a condo is warrantable or down payment requirements and terms structuring? 

Anyway, it was originally a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom.

My wife and I are remodeling a 1940s bungalow-style home in St Petersburg, and after several months of interior work, we need design help and drawings of the front exterior for our contractor to gain permits from the city and move forward with the project.The original front entrance of the home was covered with an addition built by previous owners, and we'd like to boost curb appeal and value by adding a driveway, front steps, a new door with sidelights, and an overhang jutting out from the gable with columns. 

What terms are they offering?

Hoping to learn more about: best practices, risk management, legal Considerations, and most important building long trust term relationships with borrowers.I deeply believe in the power of community and learning from each other's experiences.