Out of the summer season we have a 2 night minimum, and the ones that end on the odd days like Thursday my partner handles, because his work schedule is extremely flexible and he can just take off a Thursday if he needs to. 

To me, being financially free would to be able to work a more flexible schedule, be on the boat on days when I would typically be at work or on the mountain on mid-week powder days! 

@Matt EngleThank you for response, my goal is to reach financial freedom In the shortest time possible by using real estate as an investment vehicle, having the ability to be flexible and live the life I want and be around my family as much as possible, support my parents/famil y and build a community in my native country of Zimbabwe.

HELOC is more flexible, but is interest only and doesnt allow for equity to be rebuilt.From my calculations, the cash out would be only slightly more per month anywayThanks for the help!!!

Basically, 1) if you travelled after identifying the propery that you bought but before the purchase , that would be added to basis.2) travel after buying the property might also need to be added to the basis, but there are some flexibility, and can be deducted.  3) majority of  the work done before renting will be added to the basis.

I'll be looking for the next deal to invest starting over the winter, and I've learned to be flexible.

Mike,Two companies that may be more flexible are American Modern Home and Foremost. 

It's worth it for me over a bank because the flexibility of a person to "move and go" is a huge benifit.

Many investors waive the inspection contingency, but keep the financing contingency, which is flexible enough to get out of the contract in case something unexpected is discovered. 

We were looking at it more for the flexibility of looking at a lot of properties frequently, MLS access and being able to continuously put in offers without exhausting an agent who has other clients to focus on as well.