Short term it is difficult to make the numbers work, the cost of new construction and the time it takes to zone-plan-build are usually the main reasons why private investors stay clear.

They need the help more than VRBO. 

Great job for taking the leap.

I do a lot of private lending and we do make some passive interest, but the good fixing flippers make the bulk of the money.

I’d offer to sign the form if I was allowed to cross out everything between brokerage firm and during the terms.

Welcome to the community, Evan!

Much more emotion into the deals. 

I agree that pricing a rental too high is a classic mistake than can make it sit, but don't you think encouraging landlords to rent quick will make them compromise on the vetting of the tenants?

People will rent homes in that area because they cannot yet afford to buy, but hope to buy a newer home in the future and keep the kids in the same school system and around their same friends.

A hybrid approach could also work—perhaps using a HELOC for reserves while saving the stock portfolio and 401k loan as backup options for future opportunities.