And to answer your question, I've owned section 8 rentals along with lots of different asset types.

Unless this is some type of homerun deal, which I assume it isn't if the mortgage is upside down, then why bother?

The majority of homes in Cape Coral sustained some type of damage.  3 months after the hurricane, there were still blue tarps everywhere, debris at curbsides, fences and boat docks down, etc. 

All the ones I have seen so far are driven in the ground but I don't know what type of wind they are able to withstand.

Managing property can either be a lot of work or fairly hands-off—it largely depends on the property’s condition and how well you screen potential tenants.As for deciding between the two property types, it really comes down to your long-term goals.

Do people really travel to these types of secluded locations for "weekend getaways"?

Some types of Creative Financing include: Seller/Owner Financing, Land Contract, Wrap, Assumption, Subto, Lease Option, Contract for Deed.

But if it were the real check why would the company use a hand-written font and then somehow digitally sign it with messy cursive in the same exact ink style as the typed font?

That's the type of effort it takes from a GP if you want to see more favorable splits and even there I was unable to reach your intended 75/25 objective.

Quote from @Zach Howard: Quote from @V.G Jason: Quote from @Zach Howard: @V.G JasonTo someone just starting out (only option of OOS) who can get access to 200k, but no additional financing at this time but an additional 50-100k max in reserve cash, where might you recommend they start - markets/property type/strategy?