Since you have more time than capital right now, consider side hustles like Airbnb co-hosting, property management for other investors, or even leveraging your nursing background to consult for mid-term rental owners.

Even if the law doesn't require sharing photos, you may want to send a few just to prove you have evidence.

Owner/Occupants want function and style.Investors perhaps more numbers focused...probably want numbers to work day 1.Owner/Occupants....they'll stretch to make the numbers work....what can we cut to make our dream home work for us.Personally I don't think either thinks about exit strategies too much or maybe even not enough.I would say Owner/Occupants way way more focused on cosmetics and less about maintenance. 

So it looks like you would need around 4-5 years to get to break even by selling those stocks and paying the tax now. 

I'm not super familiar with the real estate market in Couer d'alene like I am with East Idaho or even southern Idaho or the Treasure valley.

When talking to my FL lawyer he stated any beach equipment or toys you have can be used as an avenue to sue if they get hurt with it, even if previous guess left them so he added a paragraph on beach toys/equipment. 

For someone new to real estate investing that wants to do long term rentals, do you recommend starting off in an area close to them/an area they're familiar with or someplace that will give them the best return even if it's out of state. 2.

My requests for other matters through MFM have gone nowhere and even after requesting a refund and some help with Prime they sent me a video and an email with a special offer to renew for another year.

I can say that with Phoenix, a multitude of opportunities can be in store for you if you invest in their market, network, or even just want to get familiar with it.What type of real estate are you into: fix & flips, buy & hold, multi-family, or something else?

You have to jump through hoops to get the approved work even if they will approve it.