I have created an LLC for asset protection, bought a mentor program for mid-term rentals and obviously the biggerpockets. 

Hey Reyna - It sounds like you're planning to occupy a unit in order to qualify for 3% down, correct?

In fact, we have a bulk package plan on all of our homes that allows us to earn a tidy profit simply by providing internet service.

Most guests with ample notice will be somewhat flexible, however you should have a contingency plan in place for when you have a guest that is not. 

We have in effect done a pocket veto as we have not responded, but I plan on responding indicating we need above LTR rates otherwise we can just switch to LTR increasing our revenue due to reduced expenses.  

My lender packaged and sold my mortgage, and when I called the new servicer to inquire about a HELOC/ Home Equity Loan they told me I wasn't eligible because of my short ownership duration.I am planning to pay for most of the improvements with cash I have on hand from my W2 job, but I want to get something set up in case of an emergency repair/ use towards other investment opportunities.

I would make sure you are very clear with your client what the rules are in the areas they are planning on purchasing an STR.

Planning on enforcing fines and using a camera to monitor the area.

You can still find cashflowing properties in the STR areas people have been investing in, butit is just hard to find "great cashflowing" properties producing +25% cash on cash returns when planning accordingly for capex.

We had changed everything in our plan, I mean everything, and we had to press for an absolutely insane price, knowing we would have to accept whatever comes closest.