Could the seller provide you with a note for the down payment and you pay him back?

A lot of the beach rentals down there are pretty outdated and don't provide many amenities.

Think I better clarify - this isn't an altruistic attempt to help VRBO 😄, but rather a hope that it might result in a higher overall booking rate if both platforms perform at a high level

And have my first RAL under construction here in DFW The value in the 3 day is def there.

Consider offloading an underperformer, or a high equity property and getting better, larger or more assets.

It was all really quick, and the time to complete everything happened a lot faster than I expected (which was a good thing).I was worried at first that I had to use all the partners that Rent to Retirement had, but it was really easy for me to shop around for different lenders with different terms and rates, insurance providers, and property management company.

Rates are high, usually in the high 8s or low 9s, and you may pay 2-4 points on the loan. 

Propane is seemingly less expensive in most areas and provides good heat.

I wasn’t looking to add value or find something off-market because the time and effort just didn’t seem worth it compared to focusing on my career.

The company providing the warranty keeps most premiums as revenue and profit."