You say you're based out of Vancouver yet your profile says Seattle.  

Maybe they bring the experience and provide the funds.I don't like any of your options based on I think you are too new to investing in real estate to take on any of those.

The article is based on # of sales, not price increase or decrease.

Paid 12800.based on google mapsThe property is a mess.

Do you have a preferred type of property and price range you're looking for in general (knowing the costs can be different based on they market)?

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

Since my firm is an investor private client boutique, I do not share resources outside of my client base.

Except you insist on giving the OP a "yes" based on the generic strategy (A) while I insist on giving him a "no" based on his specific situation (B).To answer your question to me - no, I'm not trying to be controversial.

Not sure how old you are, and $200K in a 401K may be a little or a lot based on age, there may be so many implications taking out money from your $401k, especially if you are still working for this company.feel free to reach out for tax advice

The tourism demand is strong year-round, especially in beach towns like Panama City Beach or Destin.