Plus the added tax benefits to support my current situation ($120k a year as a "single" person with "0" dependents Uncle Sam definitely gets his cut) A home my family and I could use in the off seasons on vacation plus creating a unique experience with lifelong memories for our guests sounds great to me, regardless of whether it cash flows.

A lot of owners already panic selling at discounted prices / price cuts.

Repair costs & credits aside, 203K is a more costly loan that will cut into your equity. 

As an investor and agent here, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect JImmy your going to get your hand slapped if you keep cutting and pasting your replys..

Let's say that next year your service calls to your HVAC provider increase by 50% and they in turn cut your rate from from $3,200 to $3,000.  

You can deaden the sound with rugs, and even cut out the sheetrock between floors and install some insulation. 

Like had to ask the waiter to cut my steak, did not have the grip strength left in my hand to hold a knife LOL - rideexpeditions.com if anyone is interestedAbout getting old and needing help. 

Like you said, I doubt he is really fine with his cut of the pie.

Your IT background will give you a unique edge in analyzing deals and managing properties efficiently.Final ThoughtYou’ve got the passion and the drive, Anne Marie.

galvanized supply pipes  and branch drains that are still in service are probably on the edge of failure.