Logan county has the highest price per square foot new build in our market right now almost $400 per square foot.

Brian,Because VT is a traditional rental market (ski houses), depending on the minimum duration you will be allowing for rentals (ie. monthly, Weekly, etc.) there are some regular carriers in the New England Market that will write it. 

I live in SW Montana where there is a strong STR market and am considering buying a lot locally (2.5 acre overlooking the river/valley/mountains) where I could set up 2-4 Tipi's and rent portable bathroom/washing station for the lot.

The NonQM market is starting to offer these products.

Occasionally I'll see properties coming on the market where the seller has a VA loan with a low interest rate.  

Buy on market, nothing wrong with that.

Look at their marketing strategy.

It took more than a decade but I am excited (and terrified) to re-enter the fray.After dipping my toes into the market, I have battled against my paralysis and taken the leap. 

I do however keep my a little below market value so I get a bigger tenant pool.

My focus is simple: helping out-of-state investors like you unlock the full potential of the Birmingham market.