Disclaimer: Im aware seller COULD drop asking price or that I COULD bring a ton of extra cash to the table.

I've stayed in a number of STR I would classify two types: 1) a house with full service as in linens minimum 500 thread count, the house has a view or is close to vacation amenities, full service kitchen with full table setting to create a gourmet dinner... these rent starting $200- 2000 a night depending on room count 2) a cabin in the woods where I can get away from wifi and be in nature with comfortable bedding and modest kitchen these rent from $80 -100.

What's up everyone, I'm Jesse, an Army veteran that finally decided to pull the trigger on an investment property after 10+ years of procrastination. 

I'm trying to finalize a purchase but underwriting is not accepting my profit/loss statement and says it has to be certified by a licenced CPA.

An LLC isn't necessary but certainly recommended to protect yourself.Find a reliable cleaning crew and handyman, they are the lifeblood of your business.Also look into pricing tools like Beyond Pricing and Wheelhouse (you’re leaving money on the table if you try to do it on your own).Last but not least, research your competitors in the space.

Also in a partnership like that have it laid out clearly in a partnership agreement who brings what to the table and who gets what.

Also look into pricing tools like Beyond Pricing and Wheelhouse (you’re leaving money on the table if you try to do it on your own).

It is my understanding that those upgrades will give me the highest returns so that the appraisal comes in higher, and it is obvious it would help the unit rent quicker between tenants and for a potentially higher monthly price.Question 1) Is it wise to complete the above, final rehabs prior to getting refinancingQuestion 2) Is a HELOC the way to go? 

What would you bring to the table to make it worth it? 

At the closing table, they told me how much they loved the letter and that it’s what won over the other 35 bids.