Starting with VR property

[Daniel Miller]

I am considering purchasing a vacation rental as a dual purpose property in Hilton Head. I have owned rental property in the past but only locally (Columbus, Oh).  My attraction to vacation rental property is more of actually being able to "use" my investment while investing in it.  Two questions...Does anyone have any experience in the Hilton Head market that would offer some insight? And, are there options in lending if I am looking for down payment assistance through a lender.  I am not liquid enough currently to float a 25%-30% down payment.  Any advice would be appreciated.