I understand if funds are not available it is easy get blinded by what saves the most, but if multiple people are telling you that it is a bad idea mostly likely is because they have learned that most of the times or never, saving in the short-term doesn't payoff.

Yeah the market and interest the best but I’m planning long term so not too much of a concern for me as long as the deal still works. 

Our experience is in short-term rentals, but we are open to the idea of being landlords if we find the right property.Thank you in advance for your assistance.

For the amortization period, go as long as you can (often 30 years) as that will lower your payments. 

However the lease term indicates the following."

They typically build life-long seller-lead businesses in their market and if you work with a few of the top-agents in multiple locales, you can likely get a good stream of leads going (constant new-business with various owners who might be interested).

I'm looking more into long term rental since I have no experience or time flipping houses.

Short term acquisition and renovation financing for BRRRR and flips.

The long and short is that if you're a wholesaler and need help with your earnest money deposit, I can help you!

I am okay playing the long game and waiting for the benefits of market appreciation but in the time being would like an average CF return (not prioritizing CF).