No, DIY is not the same as a virtual site visit or a study done by engineers @Dana YobstAs @V.G Jason said, you could very likely cost yourself more in time and money.

If so, visit the property and see of the heat is on.

Hugely popular area.Our cabin is doing good, hopefully the calendar will fill in more throughout the year.Although lots of people visit the area there is a lot of competition. 

My advice is dont put so much down and instead buy a Primary and an investment rental all in one step.May sound crazy moving into a new state and also buying a rental but your already way a head of most investors. 

Your visits to the home seem to upset him, if you don't enter his room and your son is living there depending on the lease wording there probably isn't a violation.

I'm interested to hear about this due to rate hikes and optimism in the real estate world coming in the year ahead! 

You have uttered the words that act like a whistle for the Pied Piper so I will get out ahead of it.

I have no experience with this group but just visited their website. 

That's a great way to learn from others who are in the same boat or farther ahead of your curve.

Be sure to research the property thoroughly ahead of time, as there may be limited opportunity for inspection.