However, I know I won't be able to purchase anything for at least 1-2 more years because I am building my savings for a more appropriate down payment.

Having a narrower focus will allow for a more meaningful conversation. 

- Look into different options and what gets you the best cash flow, lowest costs and a good rate will allow you to have a more positive experience.

Overall, I find the Airbnb app and experience much smoother so I am not necessarily complaining although the Homeaway clientele tend to be better guests and bigger ticket stays and I’d rather see a more balanced revenue mix.

Maybe it's in better condition or in a more desirable location in the complex.

In my opinion you will need someone who is going to get in the trenches with you, role play conversations with you so you are ready to talk with sellers and handle their objections about your commission price, why their house isn’t a worth $20,000 More than the same model down street, and why they choose a new young agent like you and I vs a more experience agent that has sold 100s of homes in their career. 

@Nina Grayson Wow, thank you for running that avg rent number as I was just in the process of talking to some property managers to get a more accurate depiction than rentometer, so I appreciate that a lot!

If your loan amount is under $1 million, you can generally add about 50 bps (0.50%) to your rate, and there are fewer lenders that offer this product.If you share more information about the property, I can provide a more specific rate estimate.

I am taking a more conservative approach, but with a young family and only 1 investment property I want to make sure I keep myself in a strong position to handle unexpected setbacks until I gain enough assets to give me more flexibility. 

I would say that flipping is a more advanced strategy that requires experience And a good solid reliable team behind you to rehab a property with quality and speed Because time is of the essence in rehabbing, and marketing the property for sale.