However, given our current state I'm preparing to set-up my own website and/or post on various channels that don't appear to offer the host insurance and I know asking the Guest for security deposit or to run background checks can be a deterrent for short stays.

I mean if I was approached with an offer like this I’d gladly lend someone the money and hope they didn’t pay.

However, I am buying a Nor Cal house from PinPoint Offers right now and just found out the title and escrow cost $8100!

Operational Efficiency: What are the most effective operational practices you've implemented that have streamlined operations and reduced overhead costs?

What Pace does offer is COMMUNITY!!!

It might offer some valuable tools to streamline your investor processes alongside your PM.

What are the concessions currently being offered by builders and the possibilities for rate buydowns in the current market?

Each policy is different so when you call you insurance person ask.Proper, Foremost and many others now offer STR policies.

Cash offers lower costs and control but limits diversification and potential returns while financing allows you to scale faster with more properties, but increases complexity and risk.

Bring something to this deal such as a big screen TV for the living room, or offer to do the daily vacuuming or something you're capable of.