Hire a furniture builder or ask a couple family/friends help to speed up the process.

Hard money loans are often used when traditional financing is not available or when speed is essential.Loans Combining Purchase and Construction Costs:In some cases, you may be able to combine the purchase and construction costs into a single loan.

My second fastest verdict ever. 

High speed rail is slated to come in around 2026 (operation target).  

@Olivier M Ouedraogo Hard money may be the fastest and easiest option.

Suggest you get whatever is fastest and refin later.

And for the reminder to speed up the talking. :)There are a few more I subscribe to that aren't on your list:J.

I'd be cautious about excluding pets if you're concerned about vacancy.C) While much better tenants (very little wear and tear on your property, good for rent, pass background checks), there is a need for many STR amenities (security conscious with parking spaces and the home, have nice bed/sheets/cooking supplies/coffee maker, high speed internet a plus - having great TV wasn't a deal breaker for those we surveyed)D) Mixed input on the proximity. 

It speeds up the recycling of your funds, which increases the compounding effect associated with your purchases.

But I am planning on going to the BP conference in San Diego in October, so I am excited to connect with people there.Anyways, for those who haven't seen the few posts that I have made over the past several months, let me catch you up to speed.