Within the U.S. if you want to avoid the bureaucratic nightmares that often follow STRs you will probably want to invest in a well established STR market that already has laws favorable to STRs.

"You follow-up & Split Wholesale Fees 50/50."  

. :) Would love to connect with any real estate professionals in the following areas, as I am considering these markets for LTR:Oshkosh, WIMadison, WIBuffalo, NYSyracuse, NYQuantum Valley, NYCleveland, OHColumbus, OHPittsburgh, PAI am most excited about cash flowing properties in areas with exciting growth potential, renovation efforts, or new money coming in!

A Loan Advisor from Vystar Credit Union gave me the following information this morning for undeveloped, raw land in Georgia. 15 year term, 20% down, 9.5%Residential land under 15 acres, no structures. 

But there's also lots of people out there that are being dishonest and not following through on their promise to their students, which in the end just hurts the investors themselves and other investors that are considering coaching because they assume everyone is the same. 

I think I'll follow several members advice and sell them both. 

Not only were they followed when originated but are they witha  third party servicer now ?

Yes/no, it's not like lenders do inspections but I encourage you live there, learn, and follow the guidelines of your loan. 2.

After a rough first year where I lost money for 8 months followed by another 4 months of learning how to self manage remotely, I had a great 13th-25th months where we have kept the placed booked, kept it profitable, and largely reinvested into the property.Here is the question though-  to buy the first property, my wife and I used a HELOC on our primary and used that for the downpayment on a new property,  for the furniture, appliances, etc, and all of the other little costs that go into getting going.  

Especially if the other kids follow suit, they'll likely need some kind of housing for a significant period of time nearby so buying now wouldn't be the worst move.Just my 2 cents.