I have read that you can get vacation home loans for between 3-10% down (we realize there will be PMI and we would have to occupy the property for a portion of the year), but are having difficulty getting more information on options.

When I eventually hit the resale market, one end buyer tried to buy with va loan owner occupant and had difficulty with the loan and eventually backed out.

It is because of the housing shortage and difficulty finding decent units to rent.

The difficulty here is the vacation part - if I want to rent them long term it seems it would be easier, but maybe less profitable.

With buying in Houston It was difficult I struggled winning bids and getting my offers excepted because the market is so saturated after 15 deals falling through I focused on cheaper and easier grabs.

I'm not saying they are bad people, they often times are having difficulties in their life.

Still holding up well in some of our properties.Our difficulty with the acrylic and plastic surrounds occurred when they discolored from tenants burning candles, by being really grimy, or just with age.

I need to install a fire escape for a 3rd floor multi-family building in the Albany, NY area and am having difficulty finding contractors who do this type of work.

The difficulty in consistently getting your rent is baked in.

This is because most municipalities charge taxes and fees specific to the hotel industry, and when the local hotels lose market share, the difficulty in holding “mom-and-pop” short term rental operators accountable results in municipalities losing considerable tax revenue.