Hello Faiz,If the property is paid off and it is rented out, I might recommend a DSCR loan as it is based off of the asset itself and most DSCR lenders do not need W2/Tax Returns.

Here's some details from the city:https://www.staugbch.com/citym...The areas I recommended have little to no restrictions on short term rentals and would make a much better investment if you're hoping to rent your home when not using it.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator you can use to analyze deals and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Remodeled Kitchen and Bathroom, updated AC Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

There are plenty of options to think through, but I would recommend really nailing down what you want the most and then working backwards from there. 

I'd recommend using free trials from the softwares (Propstream, Batchleads, Property Radar, etc) and trying out the filters to see what would work best for you.

@Steven Rago legally, whoever shows the property has to be a licensed agent.You can try to play games with that and have a handman allow "access", but it's a BIG risk.So that leaves agents & PMCs.You have two choices with agents:1) Pay per showing: since any agent can show a property, find the cheapest.2) Pay Listing Fee: typically 1 month of rent to put in MLS and place a lockbox so any/all agents can show.We do NOT recommend allowing agents to screen applicants - it's a conflict of interest!

You should start getting referrals for an attorney to help you organize the structure and language for your described arrangement.I would absolutely recommend the Investment LLC be 100% separate from the construction entity.

Need to vet your tenants carefully, would recommend a RE attorney to review your lease.