We'd prefer not to have anyone else on the loan - just my son. 

Open up an HSA with HealthEquity because they directly link to Schwab's HSBA, I prefer Schwab's trading platform, and it helps me keep my investments consolidated for ease5.

We live in Seacoast New Hampshire and would prefer to invest as locally as possible to start.

@David Lewis I prefer real estate over stocks due to taxes. 

If not, you will want to be sure to define your own deal preferences and risk tolerance.

I'd prefer 30 year fixed rate debt at 7% over this arrangement unless there is something that I am missing.

However, I would prefer if the property could support itself and not be a drain on my personal income.  

It’s hit and miss, really need to deeply understand what they offer, if they will work for you or against you, whether they sign the lease or you (I prefer me, to reduce that lock jn). 

If the other party is a lifestyle buyer, he's going to prefer to own his own property rather than have an investment he/she can't control.

Due to our love of traveling and hating the negatives that LTR brings along, we prefer STR and offering the same memorable experiences to travelers that we have experienced when traveling.