While I don't have enough experience with either company to say one is better or worse for hosts than other, I've always found VRBO to be the far clunkier and less user friendly by miles.

Using a conventional loan, you shouldn't use hard money until you gain some experience and know you'll be able to refinance swiftly.If you have some experience and want to do a BRRRR, you should interview multiple GCs, see their results, and pick the one that fits best. 

I don't have any prior professional experience.

They use your experience, credit score, reserves and the rental income must cover the PITI.

How did your experience turn out.Would love to connect with you and learn from your experience.

Investment properties take a lot of capital and even that amazing "cash flow" that everyone talks about should really be put in reserves for vacancy and repairs anyway.Learn from your current experience with your first home. 

I have 7 years of realtor and investing experience with a small portfolio of rentals.

Anyone have any experience with Section 8 and their requirements for Condos?

Many borrowers will try to shop it themselves and end up having a bad experience, getting the loan denied after months of work, and/or end up paying a lot more for their loan. 

Professionally, I have study and working experience in the German Taxation Laws and know that Taxation is a crucial and vital aspect in any business in any country.I already have property here in Germany and currently planning to expand to Dubai and Miami USA.