Additional comments to help answer questions you may have: She has never said whether she intends to rent the home in the name of a company, nor has she offered any financial info on any potential guarantor.

The main reason I even wish to sell it is not for the appraisal value, but because I would like to attain early financial freedom. 

I hope to, someday, be able to achieve financial freedom through real estate.

They will both cash flow well, but don't really provide the opportunity to gain the equity to get my family to our long term goal of being financially free within the next 15 years. 

They will both cash flow well, but don't really provide the opportunity to gain the equity to get my family to our long term goal of being financially free within the next 15 years. 

Hopefully, this introduction will be one more 'push' for me to get started.2) I like to work with people.3) RE feels more 'real' and engaging than the stock market.4) I want the financial freedom.What do you think?

My husband and I are at the best financial place we’ve ever been and we are wanting to put our extra $ into real estate investing.

Your financial situation will often determine what financing situations will be available to you.

It does not sound like that is the case.A discussion with your CPA or financial advisor who speaks this particular language would not be a bad idea.

Putting the financial part aside, do you and your husband want a lake house?