Also, depending on your STR’s location and your budget, there are companies specializing in remote staging and setup, like STR Launch.

**Privy** tends to offer strong MLS data, **Propwire** focuses on off-market properties, and **Backflip** specializes in investor-focused analysis.

Be sure to get a broker that specializes in these policies, some people are brokers but still do not have access to these types of insurance policies. 

You found a PM who's specialized to this exact market and property type.

DSCR guidelines vary by lender and working with a mortgage broker or lender that specializes in these mortgages can help get better terms such as a DSCR 1 ratio vs a DSCR 1.2 ratio.

Anybody here specialize in multi families in the Phoenix area, and is also an investor themselves?  

Some lenders specialize in asset-based lending, considering rental income on Schedule E, especially if you have strong rental history.

If you do not like bookkeeping/accounting/technology, hire a bookkeeper specializing in real estate investors.

Appraisers often rely on comparables, so showing them properties with similar square footage and added living space may help justify the value.Get Another Appraisal: If possible, you could request another appraisal or hire an appraiser that specializes in valuing homes with finished basements or unique features.

Highly recommend getting in touch with a good landlord/tenant lawyer that specializes specifically in CA.