Most lenders won't require an application fee and should be able to clearly lay out their financing costs, cash to close, and projected profitability for you.I hope this helps.

I also agree that there have been so many syndicators who's deals have dried up and they have resorted to teaching/mastermind as a source of income. 

Quote from @John Winters: Greetings BP ~I am hoping to receive some feedback on the financial feasibility of this plan and/or some tips to improve it. 

Climate refuge is a genuine priority for many and a reasonably distanced retreat or refuge has perhaps never been more valuable?

While this insight is valuable, it’s important to remember that thorough analysis is always crucial before making any final decisions. 

(This is a theoretical future).  

In order to put a property under contract I need to provide proof of funds I know that I can get that from a hard money lender but I don’t meet there criteria for a loan approval what should I do?

@Dwight HenningRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

A separate bookkeeper is just as valuable.

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read this.