I completed a mentoring program with Robert Shemin an currently working at St.Louis MO.

As a chief financial officer you will more than likely be very comfortable digesting some of the New programs offered for investors. 

The more I talk to investors in other parts of the country the more it seems clear that this is the Achilles heel of New England: too short a tourist season.

Since you're a U.S. citizen living abroad, non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) programs designed for foreign nationals might be an ideal solution for your situation.

DSCR programs vary, but getting away with putting less than 10% of either the purchase price or appraisal amount (whichever is lower) is rare.

Are you being paid by a local, state or federal program? 

I've come across two different guys who just like many other are selling their programs and promising great success.  

Hi Erin, I work for a property management company in Milwaukee, Wi, and here are some thoughts to consider: Vacation rentals- Pros: Higher Income Potential due to tourists, Flexibility, Shorter Tenant CommitmentCons: Inconsistent Income depending on demand and time of year, More Management Required, Wear and Tear because of constant turnoverLong-term rentals- Pros: Stable Income, Lower Management Effort, Predictable Expenses, Less Wear and TearCons: Long-term commitment (this can be pro or con depending on the tenant), Market Dependence The choice between vacation rentals and long-term rentals largely depends on your financial goals, management capacity, and the property’s location.

Fanny Mae does have a 5% down owner occupied loan program for MF purchases.Any thoughts? 

The claim process has been started, and I'm looking at the SBA disaster loan programs.