Best Locale to maximize value

[JP Falk]

i'm looking to do a semi-retirement project/investment. ive got 25 years of hands on construction and GC experience and now looking to do a vacation build for my wife and I, that would also be a STR or MTR when we arnt going to be there. Something like 1500 sq ft but with a lot of outdoor living space (semi enclosed). My idea is to buy land in a place , first with reasonable costs (doesnt need to be waterfront), but also an area where building costs are very high since ill be bringing in my own guys to help me with the build and we will live on site for 4-6 months. So kind of a geographic/labour arbitrage I guess. Possibly a detached secondary cabin/tiny house for STR all the time too.

Just looking for some insight from everyone here, or suggestions for a different idea too.  Thanks