Very Rural Rental Opportunity

[Matthew Irish-Jones]

HI All,

A family member has a 3 bedroom ranch in a very rural part of NYS.  It is close to skiing resorts, and has 130 acres attached to it that we could offer as hunting grounds.  From my estimates it is going to take 10-15K to get it in condition to be able to rent.

Am I spinning my wheels trying to get something this rural in rent-able condition?  Has anyone had any experience with renting hunting cabins/homes?

I would hate to have my family member put money into a place and get 0 return.  There only seems to be 1 or 2 other places for rent on craigslist within 10 miles.  As for the skiing, it is 20 mins from the high end cabins and the resort, so we are not really in the high demand area... although close.

Any advice would be appreciated!!!