Then I would shop locally first - they will have best rates 

You will hire 2-3 of the wrong contractors also and lose 10-15k in walkway money.Your first try should be to do a flip as a smaller partner with someone else, a friend, a local investor from a meetup, so you can learn the ropes, know how to manage a crew, etc.

Lots of visitors come to town for events there, so I think this location and expanded size will be an excellent draw.What would you do with this house and more importantly the yard to maximize its appeal and ADR?

I'm headed up in February for a ski trip with the family and was going to schedule some appointments locally, but wanted to ask the BP community as well.

It’s always a good idea to visit the areas, connect with local real estate experts, and really get a feel for the market dynamics.

Save your cash...Debt ceiling is a non-event.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

I would simply get away from any large bank and go to a small local community bank that will cherish your deposit relationship..

can you invest locally instead?  

We teach how to find those so here are some ways:ProbatesTired LandlordsVacation HomesExpired off of the MLSPre-Foreclosuresand so onand they are often located by mailings, cold calls, door knocking, "Bandit" signs, word of mouth, Local REIA meetings