While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.

If so is there a typical investor profile? 

The typical income from a free and clear rental would probably be $800-1500/month - and on a financed rental probably $300/month on a good day in today’s market.  

Meaning, the bank wants to see that a property cash flows for typically one to two years of tax returns before they count it as income. 

Also HELOC's typically have lower interest rates than personal loans since it is secured by your home.

This is typically for most people not a DIY project. 

While I don’t typically work with real estate agents to find deals, I do collaborate with other professionals throughout the process.

All too typical park owner who took all the profit out of the park without reinvesting in the business then wants to sell you the potential he was too cheap to invest in. 

Although Reunion community does typically cater to a different demographic so it won't be as much of a pitfall. 

Condo's are usually on the cheaper end of cost for appraisal reports, typically not $750 (but if it's a high end condo or in an area with there's some complexity, the fee can reflect that).