Wow so so much potential!!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Reviews absolutely matter and how you respond can attract potential guests. 

See below for the numbers:Home Market Value: ~525kLoan Balance: ~476kEquity: ~50kMortgage Payment: $2570Rent Price: $2650Property Manager: 10% (potentially 7% w/military discount from a referral I got)Cashflow: $-185/month, $-2,220/yr1st year Equity Payoff from tenant: $11,561It's a 4 bed, 3.5 bath home built in 2011 that only requires some new paint to be rent ready.

Sure it may not grow as fast as the potential appreciation of a property in Hawaii but it will reduce risk.3.

You would qualify based on the potential rent of the property. 

"I did really well and couldn't have done it without you, here's a little extra to show my appreciation" Goes a long way, especially if there is a future with the contractor.

.: sufficient equity to cover a min $15K budget and ample up-side potential to deliver a sufficient positive ROI.

This may be more useful if you allow a pet with a future tenant as this tenant is already settled into what they are doing making it harder to change now. 

As well of assessment of demand in the market for these potential cabins Thank you!