I think you shouldn't compared people who are visiting the forum to the Airbnb average.

Any tips on marketing or preparing a property near a military base for this kind of rental?

It's very expensive for Europeans to visit the US. 

What kind of property did you buy?

Do you and your husband have any kind of long term strategy in mind?

I was looking to see if anyone had any other creative ways to connect with lenders for these kinds of loans. 

What kind of debt do you have on the property?

Ultimately I think the main focus of the visit is to familiarize yourself with the property (since you have not seen it in person yet) and check on the rehab work and meet your contractor and PM. 

Many of up haven't been able to go and visit our families there for years.

I’d like to talk with anyone who has dealt with these kinds of loans before.