Getting your real estate license can be helpful, especially if you want direct access to listings, market data, and the ability to save on agent commissions.

Because significantly less than 100% of your investment actually goes into purchasing or improving the property, and the property is purchased at retail value (or worse), your returns will badly lag any benchmark of direct property investment.  2.

In some states you can make an offer / negotiate with the county to buy these properties directly from them.

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Some landlords report that it regularly takes around six months to start receiving direct deposits from the government.

My vision includes developing the land into a destination with features like driveways, walking paths, utilities, and unique lodging structures.Here’s my tentative plan1.Place the existing STR in an LLC2.Apply for an SBA small business loan to fund the next steps, including a feasibility study (~$10k+), land clearing, and infrastructure development.While this direction excites me, I’m torn between pursuing this venture and continuing with a more traditional approach—buying one home per year using conventional loans.I’d love to hear your thoughts:•Has anyone transitioned from STRs to glamping or similar ventures?

It gave me a passion for helping steer people in the right direction with insurance. 

I love how direct you are with what you need. 

Flying in monthly helps, but having a local contact (realtor, manager, or trusted partner) is key for regular updates.Use tools like progress photos, video calls, or project management apps to stay connected, and schedule visits at critical stages of the project.

However, I'll never second guess what my well-connected and trustworthy contacts on the ground tell me, especially if it's very (negative).