Here are the details upfront:Purchase price-$135kDown payment-25% ($33,750)Target ARV-$170kWhat is the best, most cost effective way to pull out this equity gain and use it for a longer term, mortgage-like loan that I will use to purchase another property?

Just go CBS and rest easy.In regards to the seasonal renting, it all depends on your plans for the property on the off season and your ability to effectively turn is rapidly for the shorter stays. 

Then you could figure out your all in price and run your numbers effectively.

My partner, PM, lender, agent, lawyer, sponsor, platform... did this and I suffered.   

Hey Everyone!I am currently looking for a title company in the Bettendorf/Davenport area and was wondering if you guys had any recommendations? Talked to Vollertsen, Britt & Gorsline, P.C. today and they do title ...

After that, you'll want to connect with some local professionals that can give you a better sense, local real estate agents, bankers, lawyers, etc. 

You should consult with your lawyer and make that decision based on their advice and your tolerance for risk.3 - I am not a huge fan of paying off properties especially if I just have one.

I know there are certain things that I need to bring with me to my firat meeting with a lawyer to set up an LLC.

Putting the escrow funds at the title company, and keeping in touch with the seller are not as effective, but can help as well. 

As well, I would love to hear from any supporting groups, i.e. lenders, lawyers, CPAs, agents, brokers, etc. and any input they might have about this community.Thanks, and again can't wait to see the different ports of entry this ship takes me.