House Hack a Summer Home?

[David Boley]

The situation: I live overseas with my family, but we return to the U.S. almost every year. When we return, however, we end up staying on friends' couches, or in family's basement. It's getting old fast. Practically speaking, I can't buy a property just to have it sit idle for 10 months out of the year.

The question: Does anyone have any ideas on how to purchase a property, but have it available for  4-6 weeks over the summer months? Ideally I would like to leave a vehicle, clothes, bikes, and a few other things available for my use when I stay there.

Thank you!