There are 15 acres, and the back end of the land is at the crest of a mountain upon which I would later like to build a large cabin with 360 degree mountain views (about 4000 ft elevation). 

If long term interest hold in the 6% range or touch into the mid 5%'s it is very likely that due to the extremely low inventory in many regions and the seemingly growing demand for residential income properties, market intensity could remain elevated for the next 1-2 quarters. 

> which cities have less probability of natural-calamities (wildfire/dam/flood/quake et..)Elevation from sea-level etc..

If the property is grandfathered in for ADA compliance or other requirements (elevators, handicap ramps, etc..).  

Additionally, sometimes after a flood if the property is significantly damaged you may have to raise the elevation of the property. 

I would look up Michael Manthei and Jerry Horst of Elevate Investing in Lancaster.

My goal with BiggerPockets is to get connected with people who can share in my knowledge and love of Real Estate and elevate it to the next level.

I don't allow longer stays at my STRs for this reason.Many MTRs, other than Corp Housing, seem to operate like an STR by collecting rent & fees upfront but without the protection of an additional security deposit, just elevated rental rates over a LTR.  

If you don't delead within 90 days, you're on the hook if the kids have elevated blood lead levels.

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