Get ya'll input on how you go about spotting trends, specifically as it pertains to rental growth and short term (3-5 yrs) house price growthMuch respect and gratitude to all those that are trailblazing and giving back, I hope to join the ranks some day!

Virginia Beach is also a huge vacation spot on the east coast and people pay thousands for vacation rentals every summer.

Last thing you want is to come home and find three cars taking up all the driveway parking spots. 

Saw Cleveland get mentioned as a possible landing spot for the OP.

I'm lazy -- I don't try to beat the market or time the market or even whisper sweet nothings to the market. 

We had already spotted this home the day before she suggested it based on our own criteria.

Explained to them I expect for them to pay there own utilities but just after explaining how I am going to make the place a better spot to stay.

You need to tell them your current owner occupy location and where you plan to buy the 2nd home vacation spot. 

Many applicants start the process but then take their own sweet time turning in pay stubs, picture ID, or their former Landlord's phone number.

@Candace Buckstead @Andrew Bang is spot on.