Initially I was worried about having older guests more frequently which is what I have heard about VRBO.

Stay educated through books, podcasts, local meetups, and online communities like BiggerPockets.

Some counties will only give you a list by email or tell you to look at the county legal newspaper, but many counties post a list on their websites, which are updated frequently. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

Education, networking, market research, and a good exit strategy are crucial for success.Good luck!

Buying a piece of heavy equipment like an excavator or Bobcat can definitely save you money long-term if you're going to continue to use it frequently.

When it comes to all the cost and growth assumptions one thing I lack is the experience to understand what to expect... so most long term inputs are educated guesses.

If you plan to make frequent and extended use of the money, the a cashout refi probably makes the most sense.

Stop chasing guru/mentor “education”, tactics, strategies.  

Only nearby city that rivals it is Amarillo (2.5hr drive north) and it does not have anywhere near the education infrastructure or $$$ inflow Lubbock has (at least not yet) with Texas Tech and associated schools, SPCC, LCU.