Utilities will need to be in your name, and you will want to provide strong wireless internet, as well as some sort of basic streaming service like Netflix at a bare minimum for entertainment purposes. 

But that really isn’t my learning style.

Keep it straightforward at first, but know that experience is the best teacher—mistakes are part of the process and will help you learn.For ARV (After Repair Value), start by running comps (comparable sales) on recently sold properties in the area that are similar in size, style, and condition to your planned rehab.

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Bruce Lynn: @Jay Hinrichs      But I do understand the OP points and I think that folks just really dont understand the work and risk involved in ANY rental property short of NNN leases with super strong companies Exactly. 

Borrowing cash from another source does create a lot of risk so make sure to stick to your numbers and make the deal happen where you minimize that risk.Another option perhaps not mentioned is a wrap-style deal subject to or seller financing.

Owensboro, the state's 4th largest city, has a population under 100K, and many OOS investors prefer cities with at least 300K residents and strong job growth.

It's a different style of platform than AirBnB (love them) or Vrbo (indifferent), but we can source a lot of good leads from FF.You may already know this, so I am responding to anyone who may not know about the nuances of FF.

That way you'll get better terms from your experience going up and through building a strong partnership. 

It’s considered an act of god if a strong wind blows down a healthy tree that nobody expected to fall, but if a dead tree has been looking like it’s about to fall for awhile and the owner has been notified of the hazard it causes, then their inaction can cause them to be negligent in addressing the hazard, and they may be found to be liable.

I would tell anyone looking to invest out there that the area is definitely down for most product types (by product types I mean sizes of cabins) but the metrics are still very strong.