How do I change her mind??? 

I will definitely keep that in mind.

Good luck, and keep up the motivation, it's not an easy task that you have set out before you. 

I recommend looking for an investors group where you can network with other like-minded people and accelerate learning.

I've started searching for motivated sellers by driving for dollars and searching real estate for rent and FSBO on Craigslist.

Keep in mind, it is seasonal, short term and you will most likely have to require parents signature and a larger deposit to back up these tenants. 

He's looking to move in the spring (unless he's motivated otherwise) and I'm sure he'd be interested in a less complicated exchange, with less effort and outlay of cash for him to "prep for sale".Help and suggestions would be appreciated. 

, THIS is the episode that will change your mind and show you it IS possible, even if you’re not 20 years old.Listen here or on your favorite podcast app.

Something to keep in mind with STR, that's tied to why REI is a smart game to play - control is the name of the game.You want to control the guests and rates (vet them in hopes of avoiding property damage, set rates to attract those willing to pay more for quality)You want to control the costs (furnishings, consumables, cleaning/repair/plumbing/electrical)You want to control the property (choice of property, location, financing terms, well or city water, septic or city sewer, etc)This is all going to be very hard to do, if not impossible, if you don't OWN THE PROPERTY. 

We have decided to work with someone else at this time, but will certainly keep you in mind in the future," can go a long way.