.- I have excellent credit and over $100k in non retirement investment accounts intended for buying my first home.- No kids, just a significant other.- Zero debt.If you were me, what would be your next step?

Good to excellent credit scores are preferred for optimal vacation rental mortgage rates and minimizing down payments. 

My boyfriend is currently in a bit of a quagmire, and I’m hoping we can get some excellent advice here.He has found a property that he absolutely wants to purchase.

Luckily the mom of one of the buyers has excellent income, low debt, and great credit and signed on.  

People who can't, or won't, afford to pay up for excellent representation will be gambling with the biggest purchase they are likely to ever make in their lifetime.

It should be easy enough to track with excel and 4 manila folders.

Don Konipol that is an excellent strategy!

Excellent post; Do you have any realtors that specialize in STR for the Shennandoah area.

:Jesse makes an excellent point for owning property in a limited liability entity in addition to having liability insurance coverage on the property.

It was really good but nothing you couldn't have gotten if you've read David Lindahl's excellent books.