I have strong financials and will be doing a >50% down payment for a Condo.

I currently have a background in Semiconductor construction from starting as a detail engineering, working to be a construction manager, and now working as a Modular MEP construction consultant in the span of 5 years.

I have got the security deposit as well .Please see your post… It says nothing about being rented and asked if you should take down the listing. 

I started using both at the same time and found AirBnb to be far more user friendly with less clicks/swipes needed for any task.

I’ve personally received a plethora of value from the BP podcasts as well as the connections I’ve made through BP.

They have always returned principal when requested in the past, as well. 

You’ll need an agent who knows the area well, a solid property manager, reliable contractor connections, and lenders if you plan to use private money.

I'm in Boise as well and pretty new to the game. 

Empty rooms don’t sell well, and you want your listing to stand out.

One thing to take into consideration would be the overhead costs of being a cross-border investor, such as entity setup, property management, higher lending rates and tax filing should you choose to have a CPA.