One owner is a wealthy casino owner who collects land and may consider selling but for way more than its worth.

Looking forward to this adventure. 

For more adventurous ones - we have bought houses off of Craigslist, from foreclosure sales, from wholesalers , and even found a seller we were buying her house from had another one she was willing to sell us at the closing table!  

But to use a casino analogy, playing with "house money" and getting all the perks is the best way to vacation in Vegas. 

Turn the activity into a forensic adventure.  

I would focus on established markets that are still showing growth and have more than just one draw.Taking my main market of Tampa Metro as an example - There is more than just beaches, you also have MLB/NHL/NFL + Spring break and MLB Spring training, aquariums, golf, casino, new downtown development, and a lot of business travel.You want to avoid markets with just one draw, as if something happens to that draw, you will be hurting for who knows how long.

I am looking in the Bryson City, NC area as it has a lot of outdoor adventure opportunities, and seems to be a more reasonable price point than some of the other towns around the Smokies.

It's an exciting adventure but won't be easy so don't get discouraged.

It’s located near a big refinery and 30 mins away from casinos in lake Charles.

Studies have shown that as many as three out of every five travelers are considering an RV trip for their next adventure.