Personally, I would just deny them.

There's some connection you have to this person with money who is looking to invest it short term and collect an x% return. 

I personally wouldn't invest in a property that doesn't cash flow.What is your financing strategy? 

You will be sued personally and everything in your personal name is unprotected.

Easy to make updates and reprint to put in nice 3 ring binder.Many people are not logged into Vrbo besides person making reservation and appreciate being able to easy get information.

Quote from @Kenzer Hodgson: Quote from @Trent Reeve: personally, i think a dynamic pricing tool will pay for itself (should be around $20/month). it will help with far out/near time pricing, minimum stays, etc. 

Honestly, part of it is personal.

Based on my experience, you're right that many lenders allow the use of a second home mortgage for properties intended for personal use, provided you meet certain conditions.

The only issue we have run into is the prices and bidding wars.Every single home we have looked at for personal use or an investment seems to have 5+ offers and go MUCH over asking.We are currently looking at Bay Park / Clairemont / Carlsbad / Oceanside. 

In tight inventory markets like Boston, I encourage clients to clearly define their purchasing criteria, start looking, and then be patient.Some of the best deals I have seen or experienced personally happened during unusual circumstances.