The only issue is of course it will be expensive to bring a photographer 3-4 times!

You can buy some solid properties that bring appreciation and decent cash-flow and appreciation in C0lumbus, 0H

Additionally house tenants bring more of their own appliance, like refrigerator, washer and dryer; which means tenants are responsible for repair and replacement of their own appliances. 

Monetary- they need to bring $XXXXX amount of cash in or monthly sources of income. 

To protect this community, they are selective about the people bring in because we all want connect with people who are motivated, committed to the process, and excited about being part of a real estate investing community.

I prefer markets that experience mild winters to eliminate the added costs brutal winters can bring. 

Now, Kiavi is telling me I need to bring $20,000 to the closing table** to make this work because they’re lending at 70% LTV.

However, I see this as a vertical integration and bringing more capabilities in house to make more money instead of hiring an outsider firm. 

At $750 a night just weekends could bring around $70k a year.

A great lake front home doesn't have to cost a mint but it sounds like you want something that is really fantastic which will bring a higher nightly rate.