Work with seasoned professional and drill down on all your options. 

DSCR lenders will have different rules on seasoning (i.e the amount of time between when you bought the property vs. when you closed on the refinance) for how much cash you can pull out and whether or not the appraised value, as opposed to the cost basis (purchase price + rehab costs) can be used to determine the loan amount (i.e LTV * appraised value = loan amount). 

My plan is to learn and work with seasoned investors.

It depends which resort the property is in, if you are using it yourself over peak seasons, and if it’s a townhouse or single family house.

As a seasoned professional in the residential construction and development industry in the southeastern United States, I have witnessed firsthand the rollercoaster ride of economic ups and downs over the past 25 years.

I understand that there are multiple paths I could take, such as rentals, flips, or wholesaling, and I'm trying to figure out which path aligns best with my goals and current situation.Here's my question for all seasoned investors: What would be your first step if you were starting your investment journey today with the knowledge you now possess?

Yes, we have a no seasoning period product. 

Find out about investment meetups and groups in your local area, and find out if there are any players that bring in partners.

You could start an HVAC company that does installs and/or does trouble shooting when it's peak season.

AND to buttress that argument...large institutional players and HNW individuals w/ access to capital above what my savings acct will every show don't do unlevered deals.Good posts and thoughts above.