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@Sharon Porter,Investing in a state-controlled property like this can be an opportunity, but it's critical to understand the legal and logistical nuances.

That is, buy one home in city X (where I don't live), live in it a couple of months let it be an STR the rest of the time and then the next year (or in two years) repeat again in the same city. 

We are currently trying to buy a property in North Dakota which will be an investment property for us, but my mother-in-law will be living there.

@Patrick ShepWell said @Bill B. the lending wouldn't be an issue in this case as long as you meet your reinvestment requirements.

The most common options used by investors seem to be an LLC or Umbrella Insurance. 

Eventually, when things get more hot this will be an issue. 

Some cycles it would take over a year to be an issue and sometimes it was only months.

The land, however, may appreciate, which can offset this.If you’re in an area where affordable housing is in high demand, mobile home rentals can be an excellent option, especially since you already have the land.

A good property manager can be an invaluable resource for first-time investors, even before you purchase your first property.