If you have a long term lease singed then some banks will accept that lease and over ride what the appraisal report says. - There is a balance between being so conservative that you never get a deal, and protecting yourself from things with a high likelihood of happening.

It honestly felt like we were just along for a stress free ride!

It’s like good old fashioned gold rush here.

I keep thinking I can refi if rates go down so don't pay points now but on the other hand maybe I lock in 7.125% and let it ride because they cash flow, mortgage balance is relatively small, and the numbers work today so let it sit there and get better over time as rents rise. 

Just good ol' fashioned networking or is a hard money lender more realistic?

This will take time but enjoy the ride instead of rushing.

It is for 10 adults coming to ride the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes which runs right in front of our home.AirBNB did flag it as a possible scam which was interesting.

But I'd recommend you start locally for no other reason than I am a bit old fashioned!

Investing in RE is a wild ride with all kinds of hairy scary competition! 

Is this time to invest and ride it out?