What follows will probably sound somewhat pessimistic - but I put it out there for your consideration...Understand that your journey will be a long one, as real estate is usually not a get rich quick game.  

Adam, I am vaguely interested in BRRRR to vacation rental in cottage country to play the long term appreciation game.

And yes, there has been some good appreciation.But you're late to the game in most places (e.g.

If you do these five things consistently and immediately, you will get out of analysis paralysis and into the game much quicker than watching Instagram Reels and TikTok videos.If you are experienced and want to weigh in on which ones here you like and dislike, let's go.

Hopefully, there will be a renewed push then, but for now, it's all a waiting game.

That's the game, just have to play it. 

Finding a pro this late in the game is going to be difficult.

Callie, glad to see you jumping into the rental game.

. : )  Some investors look at PM as a game, personal challenge, something they enjoy doing.

If you touched the money - the game is over, and you lost.