Then, whole short-sale ball starts lumbering along - there's nothing short time-wise about a short sale.David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.

With regards to rural destination vacation rentals, there is definitely a potential for cash flow, just not necessarily evenly distributed through out the year.  

The Bay is still cruising along on jobs and CA on the leading index.

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I was disappointed when I made it to my destination and had to end the podcast!

@William Allen - the wife really loved the Crystal Beach area in Destin and Seaside.  

Not only are we beyond the budget we set for ourselves but this is for properties are either in OK neighborhoods but will require further rehabbing or in areas that I feel would be hard to find good tenants.Our realtor only provides use listing from MLS, would we be better suited to find a different realtor, do directly to wholesalers, or just start cruising neighborhood on our own?

Maybe I can put retirement on cruise control since he might be able to finance his Dad's lifestyle.

Since you have boots in Plano they should be able to give you some guidelines for neighborhoods - start cruising Zillow and see what rental and list prices are like.

Unless you have the knowledge and expertise to interpret them as an attorney would, you'd do well to have someone on your side who can.David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.