@Karen Margrave yes still going strong with over 2400 members.

I am finishing a renovation project right now in Cincinnati, Ohio that is a triplex and I am strongly considering doing a STR on the top unit.

Looking to do a cosmetic rehab for a two family and get some tenants with strong rents in there before refinancing.

I thought I would give it a try and see what discussion will arise from a topic that is not common to this forum.As an Architectural Engineer that lives and breathes construction, I would like to see if investors know much about sustainability as a building practice.

@Isaiah FranklinIt would depend on your goals and views on what is a "short-term rental" but I noticed you're from Cincinnati which has a strong healthcare presence/industry. 

We average the credit score of all applicants, so a strong applicant pulls a weaker one higher.

I'm all in for around $160k with purchase, rehab, holding, financing, architecture, etc. and it's rented at $1500/month.

You will have two escrows, two closing, and two sets of closing costs in this method and you will also need to bring funds to the table to close the transaction between you and seller.More importantly, assignments as a means to wholesale are typically executed illegally as they violate CA DRE laws for brokering without a license so I strongly suggest that you look into the legalities of your wholesale structure before you proceed. 

LOLhere is a cautionary tale. of potential ugly to well a nice profit1. buy a courthouse steps property in Aloha Oregon.2. knock on door  older lady she has what I could surmize as at least 4 to 5 disabled children.. some wearing diapers ( teenagers) smell of urine very strong.  3.

Hello to the Yucca Valley/JT STR community,My wife and I are strongly considering purchase of a 3 bedroom/2bath 1578 sq ft. in the Western Hills neighborhood of Yucca Valley for STR.