This is meant only as an example, but I personally know of 2 specific funds, very trustworthy and experienced, that are paying between 8-12% preferred returns with projected  returns higher.Unless, you want to be more active in your investing or do more direct investing.

You also might want to talk with a couple of respected realtors to see what type of extra value you could get when you go to sell your house for each option.

I know I’m not going to live in it, I just prefer it.

This is coupled with an initiative to buy and rehab properties, with a goal of rent to own and get the properties out of city hands, while continuing to build new affordable housings.

Currently I pay my callers a couple different wages.

My preference as a real estate agent is to do a live video with my client.

Over the past couple of months I have been earnestly learning about the world of real estate and all that it has to offer.

not 2 months, no. usually a letter will let you get in for underwriting/ qualifying, and a 2-week pay stub required before closing. every lender that does fannie/ freddie will use standard fannie/freddie guidelines, but a lot of them have "overlays", which are additional guidelines imposed by their investors. check with your preferred mortgage professional to find out how they will handle things for your speicific scenario. 

Renting it out only the peak months to stay in the 180 day range and taking advantage of the more favorable financing options.Would be great to get the contact to a couple of tried and tested hosting managers.

Djenald,I myself have a couple of investment properties and have done projects both in Texas and Florida.