Generally speaking, I don't think you will find a lender that is considerably cheaper than another so I look for responsiveness and willingness to explain things so I'm comfortable with each step and I can prepare for what's coming.  

Don't get me wrong: Your agent should explain the terms and conditions and ensure you are comfortable with what you are signing, and they absolutely should make sure all parties understand the timelines, key dates, and deadlines. 

Speech and Communication Classes - These will help you become more comfortable with how to speak to people, whether it be another agent, builder, or client.

Mathematically it doesn't make sense to invest, however I am comfortable in this market and I know it very well.

@Jayden Boysun If you're comfortable with more debt, lock a low rate, cash-out ReFi, and park the cash in your bank.

That $380k down payment should comfortably be able to get you something grossing well north of  $100k in a good vacation market.

Test your contractors / handy people out on small jobs first, and ask pointed questions before assigning tasks to determine not only if they are "comfortable" doing the work, but ask: "How many times have you done this specific type of job, and can you show me pics of the end product?"

Pretty hard, I put her shoes on as well you know, but hard to see it as problably lonliness and attention.

Ezekiel,There are more than a few but FL, AL, TN, NH depends on your comfort zone and if your using a Management-Co. or self managing. 

Unless you are comfortable with taking on that risk and have the cash on hand for fixes / repairs of potentially larger issues it is not a good idea IMO.