I also recommend you set up a "Keyword Alert" for Frederick.

My wife is extremely risk averse so this slowly built her confidence in us leveraging my professional skill sets outside of the W2 for greater financial gain. 

I plan to set aside time today to read the beginners guide.I appreciate the advice and I am on it!

I am in option on this second home, and I am set to close on Monday.

A few recommendations:- "E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber (this will have you working on your business instead of in your business)- "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter (this provides a more foundational perspective on money)- "Cashflow Quadrant" by Robert Kiyosaki (further builds on the "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" foundation)- "Set for Life" by Scott Trench- "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene- "The Book on Managing Rental Properties' by Brandon Turner and Heather Turner- "The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod-"HOLD" by Gary Keller (geared toward SFR)-"The ABCs of Real Estate Investing" by Ken McElroy (geared toward commercial investing)"Multi-Family Millions" by David Lyndahl (This is on my list of "To-Reads".

But also if the price increased, the buyer still gets the set price. 

If we are to manage a short term rental ourselves, we'll be driving down there nearly every week to prep it for the next set of guests if the calendar is completely full. 

Make your decision now as it will set the path for your future.....business or charity.

I’m looking at buying a bigger home to accommodate Kid #3 (currently we have 3 beds 1 bath, small house), and we would like to be in a more rural setting.  

My fiancé and I currently own 1 rental property together that's set up in an LLC together.