They may not be able to use financing contingencies and may have to show proof of funds equal to the acquisition price but the money that hits the sellers bank account is the same whether its "cash" or a financed transaction. 

Hi @Ben Lindquist, The 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary is a crucial part of any successful 1031 Exchange transaction.

More competition equals less income per cabin.It's possible you can grab a cabin at a low price from someone who bought at the peak in 2022,  Just do your homework and be sure you can make your ROI before you enter this market.

Not all beaches are created equal.  

All things being equal on the asset side, the operation and systems put in place will make or break the performance of the investment but at this point that has almost nothing to do with real estate. 

Years of studying real estate deals doesn't equal years of doing real estate and I recognize that.

.), index funds are likely to provide an equal or better return with a MUCH lower hassle factor and more liquidity.

Going from the mindset that you are self made and can do everything yourself without the help of anyone and realizing that no one is self made and it took the help of many others to get where you are is a crucial step to growing as a person. 

And the strategy to enter it is crucial. 

The thing is, once you’ve proven you can deliver on a promise..whether that’s a strong return, a well-managed property, or even just a handshake that means something..people don’t forget it.You’ve hit on a crucial point: great returns aren’t just numbers on a sheet; they’re invitations.