Simple investment mistakes don't count.

I might suggest renting a car, if my memory serves me correct they are all 1-2hrs outside of Cancun. 

For those of you that do an online application or furthermore just a simple "form" that is completed online, how do you go about acquiring and subsequently providing proof of obtaining such authorization without a signature?

Are there any in-person meet-ups or group ya'll can suggest in the Huntsville area?  

So, $5k/$20k = 25% return on your investment.This is a very simple example that ignores the rental income vs any mortgage payment (taxes & insurance, etc. would be the same in both examples).To increase cashflow, you would also want to take the lower payment of a 30-year mortgage vs 15-year.Regarding the purchase:1) Require the seller to have tenants sign a MTM lease or vacate before closing.

As long as the rents are equal to or greater than the mortgage payment it’s a simple loan to get approved.

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

Especially given the fact that she's a full-time real estate agent, you shouldn't have any issues.I personally like using my calendar (i.e. having clear appointment related to real estate) combined with a simple Excel / Google Spreadsheet as the tracker.

Here are some simple steps to get started (that I found to be helpful)...Learn: Read up on books, listen to podcasts, etc. 

Lenders don't like condos.True - I suggest getting a condo questionnaire upfront if you are unsure and reaching out to STR/condo-friendly lenders prior to putting it under contract.