Ashish,I am a real estate broker on Maui and have a lot of clients with vacation rentals in the resort markets here.  

For whatever reasons, I have an affinity for property in resort areas.

I've also been on Mint.com for several years, but find YNAB to suit my needs better.The idea to use a credit card is more to sort of arbitrage the investment and to make the final push to get $2-4k extra for the down payment (and some cushion, which could be paid back into the card should it not be needed).That said, I can put together a few grand relatively quickly without resorting to this method, and that is plan A, but the strategy shared in this post was one that crossed my mind in considering how to achieve my goal a bit faster (by the end of the summer rather than the end of the year).I'll likely take the more prudent route you advise.Thanks again,Derek

I'm looking for places on the MLS near the ski slopes.

Use hard money as a last resort because it takes a big chunk of your profit.

Small summer only resort town.RE prices, assume stable over 10 years as town is not growing appreciably and comm. properties tend to sit on the market for many years (5+).I currently RENT 1,000 sqft showroom with small attached apartment for $20k/year. 

All dependent on location / zoning though.Architects, developers, contractors, manufacturing plants, added warehouse space, solar farm, grazing leases, sub division, outdoor resort land leases, luxury spec home, trailer park.Point is...30 acres of what?

Has anyone ever invested in a RV park/resort?

Make sure you are looking at resort community’s that cater and are zoned for short term rentals in Osceola county.

Last, and most importantly, become a pilot as a ski resort so I can come heli skiing!