A couple from Charlotte is looking for a beach getaway on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island. It will be difficult finding a property in a seller's market, but renovating the home before the prime rental season begins will be an even bigger challenge.

A Texas bar owner looks for a peaceful oasis by the water on North Padre Island. She wants to score a deal on a fixer-upper that is ripe for a remodel, and she plans to save even more cash by tackling the renovations herself.