The reality in this market is that you would likely not have any funds left to return to them since it is unlikely to get re-rented so soon.

This is more common in today's market and often allows the seller to get a higher sale price than if you were to go through a bank/SBA loan.

The structure also allows for mitigated tenant and maintenance risk, but it has increased dependence on market movements due to being appreciation based.

In this area, market values hit around $4.95 million, giving you a solid 131% ROI.

It's best to have a house manager.

There is a house (2b x 1b) in the family I was interested in becoming the owner of.

For myself hands down the fastest way to get to Fi is via house hacking. 

There is a single family home in front, and in back there is a guest house/loft above a garage.

In my day job I do SEO for a digital marketing agency and I am more than happy to talk SEO with anyone who has questions.I'm interested in Long-term rentals, though admittedly, finding deals below market value and funding those deals (not to mention I honestly have no idea have to put the deals under contract in the first place), are problem the first things I'll need to learn.

Loan sizing varies by market, but in most areas your loan will be sized to 75-80% LTV; 1.20-1.25x DCR; 30-year amortization.