While I enjoyed interacting with guests and some of the unique aspects of short-term rental operation, I prefer the passivity of our long-term portfolio for sure. 

I'm currently reading it myself and it's a unique approach to getting started in the RE world.

Yes there are but Marine Credit Union is known to work with unique and difficult situations.

I think Boise provides a unique opportunity to invest in multifamily or repurpose existing single family being that in my opinion it is primarily a relocation market with prices being driven up from wealthy people from other areas and not an increase high paying jobs.

I'm more than likely switching companies for my next campaign but also toyed with the idea of just doing it myself. 

What kind of unique character does the home have compared to others in the area?

Each market is unique and while some markets are now attracting competition to bid up prices others are next to dead which would mean a long hold time to make a profit.

Today my father presented a real estate deal to me that he wanted me to look further into. He was speaking with a long time colleague that is in a sticky situation with her current home in Prince George County, VA. H...

Those are tremendous terms for a commercial loanwith such a unique mix.The only concerns would be:1) Paying for the new roof out of pocket and on top ofyour 50k.

If you're going to put it in the next deal or stick it in the bank to show a stronger financial position to the banks, then I would take every penny I could out.If you're going to use it to go on vacation or buy some "toys", then I would pass.