I would encourage you to find another foreign investor (or several) to discuss the obstacles they have faced and how they resolved the issues.

Have a few properties just acquired in AC seems like a hold market as comps for homes sold over last year even are not to encouraging but it’s a good place to build equity and seems to be a solid rental market although not that expensive.

I really do encourage the use of an LLC, and this article covers asset protection from more of a high-level perspective.

I would encourage you to check out this article which explains asset protection from a "birds-eye view" perspective, explaining how the different peices come together to protect you.Best of luck moving forward.

One listing site, which I will not  name here, insist on encouraging  guests who book to then call  vacation rental owners. 

I wanted to share my story to just encourage anyone that’s thinking about investing in real estate.

I appreciate the input and encouragement! 

She is against your philosophy of rent not own your home and your home is not an asset.

I would certainly encourage you to get in touch with a local lender (maybe even a few of them), quiz them on their downpayment assistance programs, and see if you can qualify for such a loan.  

I want to encourage those of you that are having tough sledding on the first deal.