Be prepared to document where that cash came from - in your case, that's easy, your HELOC.Would be happy to help you with that sort of transaction if you want to reach out - I find a lot loan officers are unfamiliar that this option even exists. 

Good on you for being prepared in advance!  

And no, I have not spent much time on preparing or marketing, it was simply about paying it forward to newer investors in my city, however it provided some interesting insights. 

You could rent it to a food truck to use 1x a week for $100 a day or $400 a month2.

Licensable vacation rentals are obviously in high demand and offers can become quite competitive, I don't have any formal statistics but I'd say a quality active or eligible vacation rental sells at least twice as fast as a non STR property, the majority within days..My best advice to investors shopping for a hot or high demand asset class is:- Prepare & Practice: Get your ducks (GO UO!) 

The prepared me a quote that is low price (That is nice), but I am not sure if I am covering all the bases.

It takes some time to gain traction as a new rental & it sounds like you will not be able to launch the rental until after prime Summer season, so you will need to be prepared for that as well! 

If you go after the comps the appraiser used, be prepared to explain why your comps are more appropriate.  

I learned how to prepare all my tax returns, and realized it is better done by a professional who can keep up with the changes in tax law.

The Whole Foods/Trader Joes/Starbucks principle works as well.