Besides the long investment cycle, you have to know a lot about zoning, development, local politics, irrigation, farming, subsoil conditions, easements, utilities, development costs etc  Don't fall for the idea that just because you bought it at an auction means you've got a deal.The "easiest" land game to get into is to buy buildable infill lots

The primary problem is that building a single small unit is near highest development cost.  

That's why I've developed "self-service" property management to simplify my rental management...to make it so easy my kids can take over (and won't sell everything when I die)!

Developer from Nashville here and just acquired some property for renovations.

These investment properties are being built to Indiana residential code and are approved at each stage of development by the city and city permits.

I also have a commercial frontage I plan to develop- my goal.

The relationships and people skills that I have developed over the 6 years in working in this profession would also be a benefit in this market your working to build those relationships with possible vacation renters.

For me, I prefer, land banking and  multifamily development.

Commercial real estate solutions for developers, home builders.

Southern EuropeSouthern Europe is what Mexico is to Northern Europeans, with the nuance that Southern Europe is full-fledged developed so it's mora a mix between Florida and Mexico with a weather more akin to California.