A lot of our areas are well below the poverty level so there isn't an abundance of cash flow.

So if you've got a mid-level vacation AirBnb, you should be good either way.At least it sounded good when I heard it

Newsfeed/feed ads can work really well, and you can definitely run sales through a call to action button, but it takes some work to build up trust with an audience before getting to a sale.

Stick to your comfort level, you can also put 50% down which could be a happy medium.  

That is risky in itself.It would seem a lot wiser to take those individual retirement plans and invest them into something they can each do independently such as smaller properties, trust deeds, crowdfunds focused on real estate based assets, or the like.

@Scott Rogers yeah definitely planning to use my own local group for the title work and insurance--I trust them

Trust is definitely a big part of finding a realtor. 

And even if you do, there is always a level of "gambling" involved when dealing with these properties.Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

I have a trusted roofer if you need a referral.

Follow all the steps and don’t cut any corners;  if your asset is a thousand miles away you have to do your homework, and it had better be managed someone you trust a fair bit.