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Its just a rural single family homeMy view is I don't need to rent....I can have an investment property solely for the appreciation over time. 

Oftentimes, when one half of a couple is opposed to real estate investing, it really comes down to them viewing it as a cumbersome, risky distraction, rather than as a relatively stable, valuable tool to help reach your shared goals.

The idea is that under these conditions, I would not personally benefit which could be viewed as acceptable non-rule breaking actions. 

I had just left the Army and bought a small house on a hill with a great view.

Regarding buying a property to resell it, I view that as a bad idea.

It is easy to assume, but assumptions are only guesses and often clouded by our view of people.As you are out of state and this is clearly causing you stress, I would suggest talking to a few local property managers to see if they can take over management of the property.Vacancies do cost, though the price someone else quoted is higher than I've ever experienced outside of an eviction where lots of stuff was left behind and the place was not taken care of (both of those were probably $6K once I factored in lost rent).

The reason we bought the property is that there is an 8-acre clearing at the peak of one hill which is where we planned to build the future homesite as it has an amazing view and a nice, mostly flat area (see second picture for a bit of the view).

Use google maps satellite view to find properties that look likes it has an ADU, note the address, then skip trace and cold-call the owner.

I bring up those questions to highlight that I would look at it from your money investors view point to make sure you keep him or her happy.