I focused on high-impact renovations that aligned with the expectations of Hamptons buyers.

I was overwhelmed with projects at the time but paid $35,000 and sold two years later without any improvements for $125,000. 

Focus on your own backyard 1st if you can.    

Perhaps they'll finally hint at a timeline during the meeting, although the agenda is focused on hearing public comment. 

As the market evolves we've intensified our commitment to helping investors focus only on listings that are eligible for vacation rental usages and either; have exceptional existing production or high potential for rental performance.

It's great that you're focusing on building a solid foundation before diving into real estate.

what was the strategy you are focusing on?

And you can definitely pay off your home faster if you focus on running all of your expenses through it and watch your expenses. 

The best way to connect and learn is to be in rooms where it's going down.In terms of captial your best bet is to focus on a primary income that cash flow sufficiently, saving as much as you can and doing something real estate related so you can get familiar with the industry.

from my advice rural properties and developments aren't successful and you are climbing an uphill battle. sounds a little niche. we focus on developing and not reinventing the wheel. if this is truly what you want to focus all your time and energy on then visit the closest 5-10 of these that look like the ones you are interested and ask if they'd expand or build a secondary one. do a lot of research before you just take action