If your spouse qualifies for the Real Estate Professional status, then it will cover both of you.

Open carry: might shy away buyers.Conceal carry: well, most situations with gun fire escalate to the point you can fire or find cover before you need to draw.I used to get called a "stoner" because a bunch of prepper shows said carry a lighter and i always had one at work.Guess who almost dehydrated and died next to 4 ponds soon after?

Ski Leases: Looking at the short term rental policies it does not cover leases longer than 30 days, seeing as there is a market for this type of rental what are peoples experience with this for ~4 month terms, and has it worked for summer leases as well.?

Just be sure to carefully consider the financing costs and make sure your STR income can comfortably cover them.

Tacky.Your power outlets and switch don't have covers in the pics.

I guess the purpose for this is to help fund community improvements and maintenance though it's a bit unusual since HOA fees and property taxes typically cover these.

Quote from @Eric Prescott: Yes, I understand that appreciation often means less cash flow and good cash flow typically means weaker appreciation, but there is a sweet spot where there is decent appreciation and sufficient cash flow to cover expenses so that the property pays for itself, and that is what I'm honing in on. 

Close on the property- Purchase a Home Owners Warranty to cover the HVAC. 

Insurance can be an issue as you would technically have to get it in the LLC's name and then you can have a personal umbrella to cover any overages. 

Is there any way to get PennyMac to lower the payoff amount, at least to just the principal amount, enough to cover the partial claim, satisfy the mortgage lender and be able to afford to relocate my family (I only need $7,000 to $10,000 to get a vehicle/uhual and move my family, and that includes the new place)?