He owns several rental properties in the area, co-ordinates a local group of investors and is a licensed RE agent.

Needed some input on thisIf we buy a house which has renters in it is it second home or investment property?

So I have a rental property with two fairly mature trees directly in front of it. 

If your property sucks, people won't rent it out as a STR either.

Quote from @Ted Davis: Hi all, I’m looking at signing up with Propstream or Privy to help find and compare investment properties.

If so, does it matter if it's in the state we're trying to buy property in? 

Hello I am a current real estate investor/ new real estate agent and I obtained 2 properties with creative financing.

Given your strong net worth and experience, investors might be interested in a short-term investment with a clear exit strategy.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): If you have significant equity in your personal residence or other properties, a HELOC can provide access to funds without selling any assets.Securities-Backed Line of Credit (SBLOC): If you have an investment portfolio, you could borrow against the value of your securities without liquidating them.Seller Financing: Negotiating with the seller to finance part of the purchase price can reduce the immediate cash requirement.

I already own one rental property, which is doing great, with cash flowing around $500-$600 per month.

He made a little over $2 million through these properties through free cashflow and appreciation.