OK, I would urge you to be very, very careful here...Certain operating expenses are paid monthly from lender escrow, so it's easy to assume that any costs not paid this way are somehow "optional."

It has a typical plywood sheathing and architectural shingle roof.

If you go to Google and type in a typical search for Smoky Mountains Cabins, Gatlinburg cabins, etc., VRBO is always ranked higher - typically in the top 2 or 3 - than AirBnb. 

If applicants don't meet these criteria, then we would typically allow them to use a US-based guarantor with an income of at least 80x the monthly rent.One more thing- Don't make exceptions based on personal stories!

I will definitely look into my options with those.

Either option would cash flow around $300/m. 

You may not get exactly the house you want because your options will be more limited but this can be done.

You can find private/hard money, but they typically don't take second lien positions.

I’m going to speak with some builders and see what my options are.  

If its from the PM, 10-15% typically but very location dependent too.