@Stephen FlemingFrom my experience working with over 400 investors, your strategy of leveraging a low mortgage rate, tapping into home equity, and diversifying with a short-term rental (STR) in Northern Michigan is well thought out.

Being young will present challenges in a field where experience is highly valued not just with lenders.

Quote from @Frank Barletta: It is more cost-effective and practical to install a large-size TV and get the Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Sega Mini consoles.It comes with games preloaded, legal, and each to swap in case something breaks. 

This is based on my experience, I used to be on the guru “circuit” years ago, and personally knew most of the gurus of the 1970 - 1980s. 4.

My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.

How's your experience with FF? 

Anyone have any experience in this area?

Within my 20 years of experience, I'd highly recommend looking into Central Florida, especially areas like Tampa, Holiday, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Seffner, and Lakeland.

I have used Nomad for the last 3 years with a rental property and have not had a great experience.

We have 20 years of experience and are always looking for investors to work with.