2) The minimum hours required are 750 hrs, but if running a short term rental, 100 hrs is supposed to be adequate, is that still true ?

However, long story short, yes there is, although I would recommend finding an advisor who is skilled in holistic financial planning that includes not just traditional stock market investments or real estate investments exclusively, but all investment strategies to help in your specific goals.In general though, you can either find a fee-only CFP that has expertise in real estate and other alternative investments, or you can find an advisor who is at the very least willing to have a conversation free of charge prior to any actual investments so they can give you a very good idea of whether they would be able to help you prior to beginning a relationship.

Investors will likely explore creative financing options such as seller financing, joint ventures with private lenders, and bridge loans for short-term capital needs.ConclusionThe potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is a significant development that could reshape mortgage financing in the U.S.

Are you familiar with Creative Financing such as Subject To (SubTo), SubTail, WRAPS, Short Term Lending, and Bridge loans? 

i have a HELOC myself, but if i use it it's for something short term and then paid back quickly. 

I wanted to help them out and minimize their loss and saw an opportunity to get a property slightly below market because of my commission savings, immediate mortgage and maintenance relief, in addition to keeping a lower short term interest rate How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

@Matt Schreiberi think the short answer is... no.but... a lot of inputs missing - which market? 

The short version is that you want a strong and diverse job market, low unemployment rates, a growing population, low vacancy rates and new development, affordability/cost of living, real estate laws and court system, good schools, and low crime.Check out the videos from Dave Meyers with BiggerPockets.

It's a 2 family in Dover, NH just a short drive from UNH. 

I am but a short drive in the pocono mountains / scranton area.