The Exumas are the most gorgeous place I have ever visited and I can't imagine doing it any other way than on a sailboat.

Should I go ahead with planting the hedge, or should I keep the property as plain and maintenance-free as possible?

Your acquisition manager should paint a picture of how it will look after you go under-contract, mentioning that you'll need to send an inspector, contractors, and/or partners, and that it usually takes 2 or 3 visits.

Looking ahead, do you think we're entering a "golden age" for flipping and BRRRR, or are there still significant headwinds?

@Nathan Gesner @Michael Smythe To clarify, the commissions for the agents and lenders provided through them, along with the labour for the contractors are still being paid to the individuals involved, just like it would be should I go ahead and find them myself. 

Guests are there to do things like hike, visit museums, go out to eat, etc.

I'm trying to get ahead of the curve and looking for any recommendations for decent RE lawyers that serve Wenatchee area.

have 2 index funds set up (one for retirement) and am generally pretty far ahead. 

I am convinced that we are a headed for a major recession and temporary decrease in property values, but you have to have money to take advantage of the buying opportunities.Hope this helps.

If your network likes the pure equity play, you should offer that.With the "debt" financing, are you planning on using this as your mortgage, with no "traditional" mortgage ahead of it?