That said I am very particular when I choose tenants, so I think that helps give me piece of mind as well. 

If you want to self manage your properties THIS is the work you are CHOOSING to do.

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I’m not a mortgage professional and I won’t give you any advice about paying down your loan, but if you do choose to go that route, I think you can recast your loan.

As many have pointed out, it's important to conduct thorough research when choosing the location for your vacation home.

I thought perhaps a consulting service would introduce some measure of impartiality since its ostensibly an open architecture/'free to choose' environment.  

You have the option to put less money down and thereby leverage the banks money if you choose. 3.

Therefore, the city you choose must have significant and sustained population growth.Sufficient rental income to replace your current income.

If you choose to do anything regarding this cosmetic work I would suggest as have others hiring a professional and possibly splitting the cost in some fashion with the tenant.

If you have more money than time, o direct mail, PPC, etc.Whatever you choose, be consistent.