From everything I’ve heard it’s best to have it under an LLC to separate it from my personal finances.

Purchasing a property out of state was a challenge with not being able to see it in person prior to closing.

Hey @Jarrett Fogelman - I personally advise against adding solar panels to your home if you're going into it with the mindset that you'll regain the $$ when you sell. 

When you go to refinance into a long term loan your personal credit score will 100% matter.

Each policy is different so when you call you insurance person ask.Proper, Foremost and many others now offer STR policies.

As for our personal experience in staying in RV park there are quite a few reasons why RVers will choose certain parks above others, but the biggest ones for us were easy to navigate and informational websites, advertising, good pricing and great reviews. 

If you hire an inspector, don't use their person to scope the sewer, find a local reputable plumber, they may know the history of the area and or the building.

@TJ Case this is always a tough thing to me when one person is "the contractor".

Me personally......I'd take about 200K and lend throughout the state.

Goal of 6 properties in total (including personal home)2016The plan: Ramp up my purchasing schedule - having built more resources, developed a level of comfort and understanding of the processes of deal finding, purchasing strategies, and other aspects of buy and hold investing.