Obviously I'd assume more capital needing to enter that market, though?

We get 13 million tourists per year in the number one visited national park in America so we’re always booked.

My wife and I are considering buying a live-in flip, but we probably wouldn’t plan to stay the full two years to get the capital gains tax exemption.

Miracle Morning with Hal Elrod (another great motivational podcast)Old Capital

I would reach out to someone at First National Acceptance Company, they are one of the largest note buyers in the country and can give you some insight on the criteria and terms they look for when buying seller financed notes.  

Corporate housing is the most profitable way ... and there are lots of modes in between.So @Sarah Nation stay open to the MANY options you have as a property owner.

My day job is a commercial insurance broker (P&C) for a large multi-national brokerage.

Very fortunate to have time and capital on our side but you never know in life. 

The latest suggestion I heard was to-take the property as a gift-i dont plan to sell, so capital gains tax isn't an -do the minor upgrades (kitchen and bathroom)-have it reappraised, hopefully around 585,000-refinance and put 20% down to avoid PMI and pay off my parents.what are your thoughts?

I am seeking private capital or LOC.