First - we have not yet decided on the unit to start our journey with so the above questions and factors are great to be aware of.

So far I am having little luck finding a provider for this, although I am positive that others have been able to successfully accomplish this.

I am trying to get more involved with other investors to grow my business and learn, so I look forward to connecting.  

", so that can be problematic. 

So to save 1% from your 7% rate with a Conventional loan, there will be some hefty cost, and it's not worth it right now, and there's no crystal ball as to when a refi might make sense financially.However, if your current loan is FHA, FHA does allow a streamline refinance as an investment property, and the rate will be based on a primary residence rate.

Hope to learn how to start and grow a portfolio so that I can in-turn help others with the same.

Hey, I recently relocated to SW Virginia so I'm now about a 5 hour drive to the northern outer banks, which is a place we love.

It is located very closely to a Pond (+/_ 10-15' from edge of water to house); so it is very close. 

Colorado is considered a “caveat emptor” state, aka buyer beware so the onus is mostly on the buyer to uncover any issues during their due diligence time period.

So the rent is paid, but he is disturbing the neighbors, or stealing things, or smoking cigarettes indoors or something.