It is very seasonal but does very well in Summer and there are a lot of STR friendly towns.I have considered it however my current goal focuses more on a multi season rental and I am also more familiar with the non beach towns.

Contractor for my first ever rehab project who can grow with me as I add new properties. 4 PM to ensure my first non-House-Hack rental operates well and can grow with me as I add more properties in the years to come. 

Go through your goals and make sure what they know and are an expert in lines up with exactly what you want.

Smart in Something = Success in that areaIntelligence in Something = Knowledge in that area So I 100% understand the SEO Expert.

Institutional lenders will look at your non/short employement as a negative. 

Our agent is not an expert on this type of deal but suggested a short loan term of 3 or 4 years and a balloon payment and written up by a lawyer. 

I understand as someone new to real estate investing there is a lot to learn and even though I have read many books, until I do it myself for a few years, I will be far from an expert.

We put $75K down to begin with and likely have $85-100K in equity ( depending on what non-scientific source you check since I haven't had a full appraisal done) on it.

If you can hop on a $100 non-stop flight, nbd.  

There in fact is no law in Texas saying you cannot have a HELOC on a non-owner occupied property.