Hi All, and thank you for your help in advance.

An appraisal fee in advance for an actual appraisal is legitimate, but you can find lenders that don't require appraisals and don't charge appraisal fees.

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance you can share!

If you respond, thank you in advance.... good karma is on it's way to you! 

I could completely be misunderstanding the process, so thank you, in advance, for clarifying these items for me.

So anyone who advertises or uses ANY marketing technique, can really advance businesses here. 

Closer to the theme parks, I imagine the better for STR short-term goal.Thanks in advance.

Thank you in advance for your help! 

Thanks in advance.