For example, one way would be to structure it as a buy-out (offering an initial downpayment and then making regular monthly or annual payments with the revenue the business produces.) 

It will not only map the properties for you it can also map out the most efficient driving route. 

(could be totally wrong and confusing scenarios)I'd check with some other lenders as well like @Zack Karp or @Michael Facchini - This is something they deal with on a regular basis.

Many people are going the DSCR route because rates have decreased, LTV's have stabilized for cash out around 75% and it's just easier to close than conventional.

For those of you who have used a VA renovation loan (or regular VA loan) for a house hack investment property - how hard was that process?  

@Bonnie Low Yes, definitely tongue-in-cheek, and more so for me to vent about the god-awful garage conversions I come across on the regular.

And if that isn't the route you want to go, SD is becoming more and more ADU friendly which is proving to be a great investment as well. 

That's the group that is more focused on month+ rentals which may still be the route we pursue but want to talk with managers that are focused on short term rentals before making a decision. 

When and IRA engages in a trade or business on a regular or repeated basis, it is taxed at trust tax rates on Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI).

This means the rent should be at least 125% of all mortgage, taxes, insurance and any other regular costs (HOA - Garbage - Utilities, etc) Otherwise you do not really make a profit off of the rent.