Potential Objectives1) Invest in property for short-term rental, and then use the property ourselves in the winter. 

I'm glad to help with info, or potential rental estimates for properties you're thinking about on the STR side.

We still find deals here that meet the 1% rule, positive cash flowing, and have tons of potential for appreciation.

. :) Would love to connect with any real estate professionals in the following areas, as I am considering these markets for LTR:Oshkosh, WIMadison, WIBuffalo, NYSyracuse, NYQuantum Valley, NYCleveland, OHColumbus, OHPittsburgh, PAI am most excited about cash flowing properties in areas with exciting growth potential, renovation efforts, or new money coming in!

The idea of the property has a lot of potential.

The advantage if needed by calling it an investment home is that you can use the potential income from the property to help your debt to income ratio where you cannot do this on a second home. 

The proposed $38.5 billion deal would combine two major players in the U.S. convenience store market, potentially controlling 20% of the market.7-Eleven, the largest U.S. convenience store chain with 12,601 locations, currently holds 14.5% of the market.

You could potentially do 15% down DSCR, but you'll see rates rise for that as well. 

Also looking at a potential VA deal right now.How do you navigate this if the seller is looking to buy another primary in the near future?

I wanted to gather some wisdom from local investors on what neighborhoods/zip codes likely have the highest growth/appreciation potential for the coming years.