The situation is particularly critical as the Upper Peninsula has upcoming projects, such as the opening of Copper Peak, set to boost tourism, and the launch of copper mines.

My plan is to rent out two of the rooms to help cover my mortgage payments.So far, the property appraisal has been completed, and I've set up home insurance.

I use OwnerRez. it is nice to set up email triggers, templates, create a direct booking website. it does integrate with Pricelabs and also has integration with other platforms besides VRBO and Airbnb. 

Are you cash, do you have crews set up, do you know how to determine the reno and arv? 

When we first moved out in October my mind set was we will probably move back.

@Michael MorenoAccording to your fact set you are running a deficit right now burning cash/depleting your reserves even before making the additional principal payment.  

This typically includes and exterior and interior makeover and re-leasisng to whole new set of tenants at much higher rents.

What is your skill set? 

I feel with my Engineering and MBA background, this is something that really suits my skill-set and something I can sink my teeth into.

I use the phone call to figure out how motivated the seller is and the general condition of the house, and what their asking price is if they have one in mind.But the main thing I want to do in that initial call is set an appointment to meet the seller.