However, given its design and commercial-like feel—originally built as a retreat center with a strong Japanese influence—I’m uncertain about the best market to target for a sale.I’m hoping that someone in this group might have connections or advice on how to approach selling a property like this.

This is get you close to 50 years old.There will be a learning curve to achieve maximum efficiency.

Here are some tips on doing comps when you do them:1. use the same bed count, go up or down a half bath2. start at a 1/2 mile radius from your target house (expand 1/2 mile each time to get more comps)3. start at 3 months back (expand 3 months more each time to get more comps)

I've followed BP for a while now but I have finally started taking steps toward achieving my goals. 10 years ago I wish I had entered the industry, rather than going back to school for my degree in education.

I was interested in this topic as well, hopefully we can gain some insight to this.I'm wondering if you're able to achieve anything that would cash-flow as oppose to an appreciation/break even cottage play considering the short length of the rental season. 

Is 2300 square feet is on the bigger side of what we should be targeting?

For some reason I only see 5 or 7-year target sell, perhaps there is a reason no syndication want to buy & hold forever?

If not what price range should I target? 

They sent a very professional slide pitch deck that showed all of their justifications around that specific market, e.g. employment market, housing shortage data, the new developments in the area, the air bnb data, etc. etc.They also stated the numbers were conservative (7 year to reach the target returns) and that likely it will be year 4-5.

It sounds like SFH is the target in this area and that Condos would not work due to HOA by-laws.