Your lender will make you buy a lender's policy, which covers their interest in the property should a cloud appear on title down the road.

Cloud Minnesota interested in buy and hold rental properties.  

You all know Brandon Turner, co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast.

I am just starting to learn about RE investing and I signed up for a free 2 hour seminar to be hosted by a TV personality who flips houses.

I'd connect with @Darren Sagerbecause he hosts a meetup for investors in the area. 

Wednesday, November 4, Brandon Turner, the co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast, will show you how to accurately estimate the current/future value, income, expenses, repairs, cash flow, and more!

You should check out the weekly BiggerPockets Webinar hosted by yours truly!

One more thought about your plan - Why not find the lake property that can host family occasionally but is also a resort investment?  

Some accountants are starting to use the internet and the cloud to serve their customers better.Once you find a good accountant, keep himGood luckGino

You will find a wealth of information here.Also be sure to check out the following local Dallas REIA groups.http://ntarei.com/ This group has a general meeting once a month and hosts a lots of workshops for a small fee.