And yes I have done one in 50 years in the industry.Facts:1. purchase contract and gave 50k up front to bring tax's current. 2. it was all cash no contingencies.3. seller just goes dark no response to anything.4.

Strategy 1: buy a duplex, live in one unit (for one year as a "primary residence) and rent out another unit as a short-term / mid-term rental on Airbnb.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I don't think being a long distance landlord is as easy as some tout but full disclosure I've stayed with 80 miles of my primary residences. 

Here’s a bit of background on my current situation:I own one rental property that generates $1,900 per month in rental income, and it is paid off ($300K).My primary residence is also paid off ($288K).I’m currently building another rental property with cash ($200K).

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

It is much easier to find HELOCS for your primary residence, but some lenders will do a HELOC on a investment property as well 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

None of these communities will be changing to residential neighborhoods, although a couple do have residential 'sides' that full time residents live in and can not be rented short term.Two of the big communities that you will have some issues with self managing are Reunion and Margaritaville.

I figure if the equity we have cash flows better than similar equity in a single family residence in Utah would, then we should consider this AITD as a serious option.