The lower barrier to entry to Spain is thus attractive to me (given the right deal of course).

Carpet squares don't usually look as attractive as ordinary carpet.

High rental demand can result in attractive rental yields, providing steady cash flow for investors. 

Queen Creek and other suburbs like Buckeye and Maricopa were among the fastest-growing large cities with growth rates over 6%.New Braunfels, Texas - Located near San Antonio, New Braunfels had a growth rate of 5.7% from 2021-2022 and a total population of 104,707.Montgomery County, Texas - This suburban county north of Houston grew by 4.3% from 2021 to 2022, part of a 47.7% population increase since 2010 When the absolute value of the city is so small, the percentages appear huge.5% growth rate from 100k to 105k really isn't going to attract industries or shows true tangible growth besides folks just being pushed out of Austin and SA.

I am hoping to make the property so unique it attracts YouTube influencers, etc and make the cabin an attraction in itself along with a good Mountain View close to town.  

This can be more attractive to a partner who prefers a guaranteed return over the potential, but uncertain, higher returns from an equity partnership.

In my opinion real estate isn't that attractive compared to the stock market (currently) - or even your money sitting in a high yield savings account earning 5%.  

This trend suggests a robust and appreciating market, making Katy, Texas an attractive city for short-term and long-term investment.High Demand for Rentals: Katy is experiencing inbound migration from major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, indicating a high demand for rental properties.

It is attractive due to its affordability, providing high rental yields and better cash flow potential.

Looking around Jacksonville, Orlando (of course Disney is the attraction point), Fort Lauderdale or anywhere close to Atlantic.