Both are great resources and eye-opening.If you really want to invest in real estate, you can open a self-directed solo 401k and borrow (up to 50% of the plan value or $50,000, whichever is less), and invest in real estate.

Full Disclosure: I'm the founder of LeadPropellerIn order to help make a decision (whichever way you go, you won't really be wrong as both choices are great), I wanted to share more information about online strategy and what's most important. 

Most HML's stick to 65% of acquisition value or appraised value whichever is less.

@Karin DiMauroHere is where your 5k deposit came from:Buyer will receive a Special Warranty Deed or equivalent.No Buyer's Broker/Agent Commission offered.If you are the Winning Bidder, an Earnest Money Deposit of 5% of the total purchase price or $2,500 (whichever is greater) is required.A Buyer's Premium equal to 5% of the Winning Bid Amount or $2,500 (whichever is greater) will be added to all Winning Bid Amounts to determine the Total Purchase Price.Property is being offered as is, where is.It looks like a treasure trove if you're a contractor with a clue.

Whichever STR agency you are going to use study the laws and regulations, as well as taxes and fee's for AirBNB/VRBO or other.

Meanwhile, I say go eat the orange in whichever way you wanted to eat.

(Which ever results in lower taxes.) and maybe the buyer could buy the tax free portion from your uncle and then make installment payments to your mom. 

@Jennifer Durkee Whichever service you go with, I'd ensure that you de-duplicate your list because, on a list with 10,000+ records on it, you'll likely have 200 - 400 of those as duplicate homeowner records.

I know who's there and I understand most of them are there based on a never-ending string of bad decisions, few of which ever improve. 

This, plus make sure you got your self situated with fixed savings for your life. 8-10 months worth of expenses or salary whichever is higher.