Fort Drum has its own housing site and I have had some success on there.

In the Seattle market, condoizing costs around 15K (survey, site plan, recording fees, legal fees, HOA creation and coaching from lawyer, setting up utility sub-metering if required).

I learn a lot from this site and looking forward to be more engaged in the future.

They also have a pulse on who in the area has successful property management businesses (maybe themselves)3) Search direct booking sites in your area on google like "Vacation Rentals In Allentown" and see if websites pop up that are not airbnb or Vrbo you could reach out on.

This is not complicated folks, what happens as affordability to OWN your home decreases?

Such a complicated approach to a relatively easy situation.Definitely think that paying off the mortgage is pointless if he's just getting another.

It syndicates to all the same sites such as Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com and even Realtor.com. 

Honestly, you should have just stopped at Facebook.There’s nothing quite like receiving an unsolicited online message, random proof of funds, complicated background story, sketchy work locations, and a foreign accent to scream scam any more loudly.

Look into local neighborhoods, be aware of market trends, and choose a site that complements your idea.And finally, accept the learning curve.

VRBO, Airbnb, and best of all, direct sites!