Since you're new to real estate (according to the title), you really don't have anything to base it on other than your own personal experiences staying elsewhere.

Based on my experience, you're right that many lenders allow the use of a second home mortgage for properties intended for personal use, provided you meet certain conditions.

Of course, always check recent reviews.. they tell you more than a flashy website.Size Matters: I’d avoid both extremes... massive firms managing thousands of units and one-person operations juggling too much.

The more you have saved, the more options you'll have.The road won't be easy, but it will be rewarding in the long term.

Personally I think it's great as I was already doing this (I do not work for free) and now my competition has to as well.  

Easy to make updates and reprint to put in nice 3 ring binder.Many people are not logged into Vrbo besides person making reservation and appreciate being able to easy get information.

Personally, I would just deny them.

So my questions are:Do I write an addendum to the lease with just one person?

You have to enjoy and reward yourself sometimes.

I personally wouldn't invest in a property that doesn't cash flow.What is your financing strategy?