I believe that the cash flow can be amazing in an area like South Shore due to the lower taxes and it is a strong rental market.

We use the bigger pockets lease and the language is strong regarding this situation.

@Peter Kozlowski If you know the market and know how to structure a strong offer, then you certainly can go without a buyers agent. 

It helps build a strong cohesive team when people prefer to work with others on their team.

@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.