The most important thing is networking, Bigger Pockets is great and there are a bunch of groups on Facebook I could recommend but, you need a local accountability and an REI meeting would be the best place to find good people and find someone to help find the information you need and someone(s) to be accountable to.

Account ClosedHave you connected with a real estate agent who focuses in the area?

I recently heard of a conference with top real estate executives that had a panel of 5 millennials.The millennials sat on stage and these executives asked them questions about where they eat, what they do at night, where they want to live, etc.How often is everyone taking millennial activity into account when making investments?

You are only accounting for $2144.  

I do not pay the annual fee on VRBO.

Or is it as simple as taking funds, putting in a separate account and using it on certain projects and paying back at the end of the term agreed upon?

When we aren't there, we would definitely rent it out for weekly rentals.Numbers:Have up to $100k to invest in this Duck propertyConsidering homes in the range of $750k-$800k that attract around $70k annual rental income.We know that we will likely only use the property in season for a week or so, but we would be using it more out of season.Any reactions from investors who have considered this/similar situations? 

The DSM Metro does a nice job of keeping clean and hosting multiple "touristy" events annually... for which the locals EAT UP.   

Originally posted by Account Closed:Hey BP - looking to purchase another investment property AND want to purchase an owner-occupied house hack in 2019. 

But if they absolutely require proof of funds, send a copy of your retirement account statement with all pertinent info redacted and when you submit the offer tell the agent how much you are taking out.