If an agent brings a client and buys the wholesale deal, their standard contract is the second contract that the original contract is being assigned to.

Look into local rental demand—perhaps that area can support a short-term or mid-term rental strategy instead of a standard yearly lease, which might boost your income.

It also has the benefit of being local which is great training wheels as you learn how to be a killer host.Now assuming that you mostly want a cool property to stay in sometimes near water and don't want to spend a ton of time managing I really like the outer banks in NC.

My commitment is to always act with transparency, respect, and the highest ethical standards—because in the end, nothing is more valuable than a good name.

The lender must satisfy the standard documentation requirements based on the source and type of income as outlined in Chapter B3–3, Income Assessment.All documents of a foreign origin must be completed in English, or the originator must provide a translation, attached to each document, and ensure the translation is complete and accurate.Note: All income must be translated to U.S. dollars.

An alternative to batteries is a "water battery". 

I generally agree that buying SFH as first investment is an easy way to test the waters; however, if you’re set on REI I suggest buying a duplex or quad.

All of that culminates to high 20% occupancy; up to mid-30s - if you are on water or if you are nearby skiing (<10min).

You fail to the systems in place, keep strong standards and the failure rate is light.

I could likely see many things from the TCJA being made permanent, mostly procedural items like the higher standard deduction and child tax credit (Plus eliminating exemptions).