-> Regarding the short / long term rentals:- short term: tourism is one of the main sources of income of the country and therefore has lots of potential.

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Have also used list source and prop stream before but the data they provide is very similar to what I pull off the tax records through CRS Tax. 

They are full size and yet still run off 120v and just need a water source and drain. 

FF isn't the only source, of course, but it is one of the most well know.

So, I will not be needing to source leads as much. 

.), the HELOC is used solely as an accumulator for the lump sums periodically paid against the 1st mortgage.

The one cost will be getting the units furnished, but if you live in the area it isn't hard to source a bunch of decent 2nd hand furniture on Craigslist or FB market

Furnished Finder is primarily a lead source.

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