Any help/advice on what kind of financing to go for (FHA/conventional/first time home buyer benefits) and any insight on how best to do this with a partner would be greatly appreciated.

Some other things to consider would be liability insurance, max occupancy in the property, staffing.Any insight would be appreciated!

I’ve also built a website with a ton of resources on investing in the area, like market insights, networking opportunities, and local expert connections.

The Poconos offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to invest in vacation rentals, and I'm excited to share my insights and assist in any way I can. 

Thank you for sharing insight. 

Reaching out to professionals for insight is a smart move, and many in the industry will be happy to share their experiences.Feel free to message me if you'd like help with financing options or to discuss how you could align your engineering background with real estate investing.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Any Insight or advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

Account Closed thanks for all the insight. 

Thank you @Mike Klarman This is very insightful.