Getting the information takes time and experience but once you have it you'll be light years ahead of others who are just starting out. 

Any comment made about a positive experience with him has been from an account with little to no information in it, or of some other suspicious nature.

These costs for most of the individuals are considered personal in nature (unless you have a RE portfolio that is run like a business; see below).

So choose wisely and good luck I like the passive nature myself of boat and RV storage.

Other than that, it is really a light doc loan with not many strings attached compared to a conventional mortgage.

Since you’re leaning toward the “reconnect with nature” vibe, are you thinking of adding features like hiking trail maps, partnerships with local guides, or even some eco-friendly touches to the property?

You just need someone who understands the "block-by-block" nature of the city and surrounding areas.

You should have a good idea of every expense you have in your primary home, then add the STR specific:  (These are rough estimate numbers, depending on various factors)STR insurance - a special insurance that covers both the property and your liability, could be $2~4k in areas without natural disasters, could be more than $10k in some other areas.cleaning fee - approx. $50 per bedroom, so a 4-bedroom house will cost you about $150~200consumables - bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, beverage supplies: $20~30 per week, depending on how much you providewear and tear - towels, linen, kitchen utensils, some furniture: $1000~2000 per yearRepairs/replacement for things that guests break or steal:  $1000~2000 per yearAlso, if your personal use is less than 14 days a year, the entire property's expense is deductible against STR income, but if you use more than 14 days, then you will have to calculate the proportion of how many days it's rented out vs how many days you or your family uses. 

Brook and all the miles of nature trails on Shades Creek walking trails .  

There are many more and many more personal goals such as getting married and starting a family, adopting my first GSP dog, traveling to Wyoming and Montana and spending more time in nature, just to share a few.