Maybe we didn't catch the explosive STR wave a couple of years ago but we love the combined personal and STR use concept for a vacation property. 

@Blake Schreckhise  there are some youtube videos that explain this concept. 

If traditional loan is not an option, some banks/lenders will do a 5 yr balloon loan with 15-20 yr amortization (let me know if you want me to deep dive into this concept).Ok, so let's go!

We’d like to have the cash from our equity to do things, but the concept of renting our primary is not a bad idea either, although it’s a pricey first rental.

I would avoid the concept unless you are a seasoned operator in the space.

Rather than having one realtor who does EVERYTHING from marketing, to open houses, to paperwork, to showings, to contracts, to closings...they use a TEAM concept.

Rather than having one realtor who does EVERYTHING from marketing, to open houses, to paperwork, to showings, to contracts, to closings...they use a TEAM concept.

Most of my skills are in open records research, office suites, interviewing for community journalism, and unrelated technical skills (811 utility location, electronic repair).

The idea is a little deeper than that, however, this is the main concept.

Good Afternoon,My husband and I have been looking to purchase a property as a STR in a specific area that has become popular in the last couple of years. We are getting priced out left and right. So we thought we coul...