However, with our current low interest rate and rental rates for our neighborhood we could also cash flow appropriately $1000 per month, keep it and allow for further appreciation over the next three years until we would need to sell to capture section 121 tax exclusion.

The best rate I could get now for an investment home is 8%. 

They are running a business and need to figure out their rates on their own. 

I find the larger houses are more difficult to find good market rate comparable rents and they will likely attract applicants that bring more wear and tear. 

You can get high night rates during football season and holidays, but outside of that they drop rates below $100/night to minimize vacancies.

For anyone who’s invested in the Blue Ridge area, I’m curious to know what occupancy rates you’ve seen (based on your property). 

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Additionally, other lenders are offering either a 70% LTV or unfavorable rates at 80%.

New home builders are offering great rates with their lenders and paying closing costs, with a VA loan you can put 0% down, its insane.