property investment
David M asked:


We are thinking of the Orlando area but don’t know where to start as we live in Ireland. We see ourselves using the property for 2 weeks a year and would like it rented out for the rest of the year.
Is buying on a resort a good idea? Will they manage the rental of the property? How much do the typically charge for maintanance? Ideally we want the rent to pay the mortgage.
Any suggestions on the matter would be much appreciated.

Scott
property investment
Patricia P asked:


My husband and I are thinking of purchasing an investment property by way of using a home equity loan on our first home. Is this a smart thing to do? what are the down sides of it? We don’t have money of our own in the bank to do it, but it seems like a good time to take advantage of the changing real estate market.

Leslie