  How difficult could it be? It’s in a popular place, so the
monthly payments would take care of themselves, right? The prime
rental season between Memorial Day and Labor Day would cover the
mortgage, right?  Maybe. But a vacation rental property comes
with expenses and demands you won’t face at your primary
residence.  1. Property Management  If you are thinking of
managing the property yourself, think again.  Managing vacation
rental property is a totally different ballgame than residential
rentals. In a residential rental, the tenant joins with the
landlord in keeping up the property. The vacationing renter
requires closer monitoring and more personal service, which can
be a hassle if you don’t live near the property. Do you want to
spend every weekend returning to your investment to clean it,
prep it, fix things and hand out keys? Are you willing to drop
everything and travel there whenever a vacationer calls with a
problem requiring your personal attention?  Please, Mr. Postman
2. Furnishings  If you w