Local investors will naturally not like this. 

Would ideally be a place that feels secluded, has a cabin like feel, surrounded by nature, and is not part of a community with fees.I've looked at previous discussions around this topic, but I still have many questions:- Does anybody have direct experience with short-term vacation rentals in the Poconos?

Make sure to take LOTS of good photos in good natural light. 

It isn't fair, it isn't logical but it is human nature.

Lawyers as a profession are conservative by nature in their practice, and it even took me a few years before I spent the time to learn the TX series LLC statutes and offering them as a service. 

It is natural to low ball a home to see if there is a seller who does not know the value.

The downside is that the nature of project competition means you can get lower quality work and find a disconnect with those you work with since they are looking for more short-term work. 

My question is would the daughter in law be able to take owner ship of the house or anything of that nature so I can get a contract signed?

Eventually however the negatives become positives because rising rates naturally slow the economy, risk will return, and the Fed will start to slow the pace of interest rate hikes. 

@Adam Sankowski New tax laws affect real estate investors differently, depending on the nature and extent of their real estate ventures.