Hire a professional photographer for pictures, find a good cleaning team and handyman, make sure you are comfortable with whatever management platform you will be using to communicate with everyone.

I just wanted to make sure the whole assessment was made, as I have seen similar questions to this posed and often times those asking are thinking about maximizing rental income and having more units versus all factors of the investment.  

Maximize any matched 401k.

Generally speaking, I don't think you will find a lender that is considerably cheaper than another so I look for responsiveness and willingness to explain things so I'm comfortable with each step and I can prepare for what's coming.  

Don't get me wrong: Your agent should explain the terms and conditions and ensure you are comfortable with what you are signing, and they absolutely should make sure all parties understand the timelines, key dates, and deadlines. 

Speech and Communication Classes - These will help you become more comfortable with how to speak to people, whether it be another agent, builder, or client.

Mathematically it doesn't make sense to invest, however I am comfortable in this market and I know it very well.

@Jayden Boysun If you're comfortable with more debt, lock a low rate, cash-out ReFi, and park the cash in your bank.

That $380k down payment should comfortably be able to get you something grossing well north of  $100k in a good vacation market.

Looking to maximize cash on cash passive income.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?