STRs that I could use for personal use (family vacations) once or twice a year.  

Hi, I am looking for some information as I am brand new to alternate financing.

Once I've done some homework on the property and everything checks out, I make sure to visit it in person.

That person already had that money spent in their head even before the property is sold

Working in Austin’s booming entrepreneurial climate inspired me to shift focus as a small business manager and consultant — specializing in branding, growth hacking and social media marketing.

Trusting someone shows you are an honest person.

Personally if it is a loser for 2 years, then it is a bad deal.

As a brand new agent, what would you recommend I focus on, especially when it comes to lead gen.

@Rhia MckissicMost states require a lease to identify the owner of a leased property, whether a person, trust, LLC, IRA, etc.Landlord = Lord of the Land = Owner per deedAgent = someone legally representing the ownerProperty Manager = Agent

Downpayment was through personal savings from my 9 to 5 and remaining financing for purchase and rehab came from hard money lender (Easy Sreet Capital).