Personally I think this is where a lot of sale lease back programs fail the seller.

This is something I try to live by and teach my kids if I can - "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.

ProfessionalA professional plumber can usually replace a kitchen faucet in 30–60 minutes.

Absolutely - East Hill is a really popular area for traveling heath care professionals, as well as military on short term TDY orders who are looking for furnished stays.Keys to success for my condo have been keeping the furniture fresh, and not looking like every other listing out there.

This was through the Veterans Affairs home loan program.

If it's just a money grab and there is no desire to associate with the aforementioned, you will most likely be on the losing end and feel very negative about the program.

I use to rent to Section 8 in Philly but the program started to be too much of a headache. 

Hi Treza,Not sure where you are in the process there, but when your ready to exercise financing options please reach out, it's very difficult to find a ground up program for inexperienced borrowers without having an experienced GC sign on the loan with you which in turn is not easy to find. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would like a book or program recommendations in order to learn how to purchase and manage the extended stay hotel.