So have it replaced with an inexpensive fridge (or two) that are about the same size etc.

Basically you should figure to replace all of the mechanical electrical plumbing lot of places are laughing plaster with no insulation true 2x4 construction which is nominal sizing.

We have 10 listings here on the island and have built the systems to run a portfolio of this size at a very high level.

Lenders may have different credit score minimums and some may allow for more credit issues than others but I am not sure of any lenders that will not look at credit (especially on small to medium size deals and new investors)

Due to the size of this deal, I did not use an agent, although the wholesaler was also a licensed real estate agent.

Correct me if I'm off here but sounds like a better plan of action would be to bring my equity to the table to buy a turnkey property with some decent cash flow?

The only thing the contractor brings to the table is funding the rehab costs?

She has 1 small and one pit bull (for size reference, not breed shaming).

I have stock options from my company which will be vesting each month and giving me a size-able increase on top of the salary i already have.

@Jason ShynHi jason,We have an STR in big bear city We bought in April and finished in JULY so far we have been ok and only few weekends left this year.I would be very careful and choose the right cabin,with home prices now its tough if you can recoup your expenses.I would do research on similar cabin sizes youre buying in the area and checking theyre booking also,BBL has more regulations than BBC and make sure you can be issued a permit.For the right cabin and the right price YES its still doable..Good luck happy investing.