They also wouldn't make a decision without contacting me first (despite having agreed upon "anything less than $200 please fix" statement in contract). 

. @ Ned Carey - Warranty  deed  seems very ambiguous in one section it says this " By Acceptance  of this deed, Grantees represent that they have caused the subject property to be fully inspected, and Grantees agree to purchase the same in "as is" condition.

I agree with @Dan Mackin that COS is a good prospect for long term buy and hold, given the diversity and growth estimates, but I'd suggest Fountain / Security as a starting place for you, not knowing anything beyond the fact that you are serving this great nation (and THANK YOU, sir, for that!). 

Just listen…Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode.

I agree with @Jason DiClemente. 

@Ray Loveless I agree to talk to Planning but I also have never let this be a deal killer for me.

I agree with Jay Hinrichs - this may sound great but reality is will it get implemented.

I agree with many others on the "why" and also agree that it's important to have a "why".

Yup completely agree that vacation rentals are the way to go especially for folks who travel extensively, furthermore being asset-light makes it all the more appealing!

If your lender requires a security interest in the fee, the title company can agree to take care of all of this and then record the DoT after the fee and leasehold interests have been merged.