My name is Marcus and i'm a 27 year old former airline pilot turned Real Estate Agent.

I look at bank loans like I do airline tickets:  I go on Kayak/LendingTree/etc. type comparison site and go with the cheapest available. 

I would do a shorter term lease, until June 1st,to get you though winter and into easy-to-rent season.They have a month and sound like they are in a position to afford airline tickets. 

Think of hotel occupancy, or airline seats.

In terms of getting started, “vacuum the truck”.

I was surprised that the city where our summer house is, had a water jet/vacuum truck that they sent out for free to clear a blocked sewer line..

Airlines have cancelled 85% of their flights.

There was a great podcast a few episodes ago about “vacuuming the truck” (episode 276, I think) which basically means if you don’t know something take it one minor step at a time as you figure it out and then go on to the next minor step until you’ve figured out the whole deal.

Never put in carpets for an example, as no one will buy a vacuum.

The other 30% are a mix from Marriott Homes and Villas, JetBlue/Allegiant Airlines, Google Vacation Rentals, Booking.com, out direct booking sites etc.