It's a wait n watch situation.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

I am watching HYSA rates drop currently so that makes me a bit weary.

Do you prefer to have an open "application period" to collect applications and then make a decision based on the "most qualified" or do you take the first qualified, even if on a personal level they put off some red flags.

He gets to sleep better at night knowing that I am carefully watching and managing OUR investments.

The Master policy was all encompassing for commercial rentals and certain inclusions were not applicable.  

What should I watch out when buying a lake front property especially in the mountains?

Absent that, the big differences will be which forms you report the income, your ability to deduct business expenses against the income, and applicability of self-employment taxes. 

The agent gets paid when they find a tenant, so they have an incentive to take the first applicant with a pulse.Otherwise, hire a PMC.

Heres the numbers:  Borrower(s)Subject PropertyRate Not Locked 9/30/2024 Sales PriceDown PaymentLoan Amount30 Year FixedContract DepositSeller ConcessionNMLS#  $670,000.00$167,500.00$502,500.007.000% $0.00$0.00  Bank Origination Charges Estimated Title / County / State ChargesOrigination Points % $ - Owner's Title Insurance $ 4,415.00Discount Points % 1.500% $ 7,537.50 Lender's Title Insurance $ - Underwriting Fee Title Search $ - Appraisal Fee $ 650.00 Title Services $ - Credit Report Services (1) $ 299.00 Alta 8.1 $ - MERS Fee $ 25.00 Recording & Transfer $ - Flood Certification $ 8.00 Notary $ - Tax Service $ 85.00 Settement Fee $ - VOE Fee $ 150.00 Total $ 4,415.00 Total $ 8,254.50 Prepaid Interest / Items Potential Additional CostsPer Diem Interest 15 Days $ 1,465.63 Rental 1007 $ 250.00Home Insurance $ 1,800.00 New Survey (if applicable) $ -Flood Insurance $ - 2nd Appraisal / Reinspection $ - Total $ 3,265.63 Total $ 250.00 Escrow and/or Property Taxes Due Total Estimated Monthly PaymentsTotal Insurance(s) 3 Months $ 450.00 Principle and Interest $ 3,343.15Property Taxes 4 Months $ 2,868.64 Total Property Taxes $ 717.16Total $ 3,318.64 Total Insurance(s) $ 150.00 HOA / Maintenance $ - Monthly PMI $ - Total $ 4,210.31Total Estimated CostsEstimated Closing Costs $ 12,919.50 Estimated Escrow Prepaids $ 6,584.27 Estimated Funds To Closing $ 187,003.77