Where I would ultimately like to end up is with multiple properties that I rent out, even on an international level, as I love to travel.In order to achieve my goal: What strategies could you all recommend?

Google search.Ability to buy multiple properties with minimal capitalYou'll need multiple properties to replace your income.

This property will not compete with hotels is what I thought  We just book multiple rooms next to each other to take advantage of the included Disney transportation.

Not sure the rules in NY real estate, but it's best practice to interview multiple brokers and understand what you are getting yourself into beforehand. 

Piggybacking off Peter's number 1 point- get the design team (architect and engineer) engaged as early as possible and let them get construction documents/drawings going as soon as you're sure of the deal going through.

But, the note doesn’t have to be in default for the note holder to engage in actively “managing” the note.  

It can be multiple factors. 

It was in multiple offers.

@Josh LemonsThey have a regulation A offering which is open to accredited and non accredited investorsThe great thing is they have to submit their offering circular and have it qualified by SEC as well as submit financial information etc.All this means is the information is readily available and if you do not understand it then I recommend engaging an attorney who can interpret it.

Bay Area, did a local renovation where I was able to do walk throughs with the contractor, and have pretty good control of this property, can check on it multiple times a week.