We also allowed dogs - and brought our own - which I'm not sure would be the case in a condo.Spring was certainly a dead time, but that's when we'd head up to check on the house, relax a little ourselves, and see what updates and repairs were needed.

5)  Relax, do your research, and start with a small project

Most non-bank lender will have a net worth requirement and a minimum credit score, but they're usually a lot more relaxed than bank lenders.

They looked anxious when they got there and relaxed when they left and then the lady came to the office and said she had the money and paid the rent.They didn't ask any questions.

I would love to be able to just relax and enjoy/raise my family  as you did, and I am sure they will learn something from that.

You should be able to live for free and have a small, easy to take care of, space for relaxation and surfing BP :)

And also trying to figure out when it's too soon to purchase my next property and when to sit and relax for a bit like Jonathan Greene said.  

Like are business regulations relaxed, are there already a lot of start ups there, or ...?

I know that they are more relaxed than with mortgages, but should I apply for the HELOC when I'm ready to pounce on a property, or well beforehand?

I own land there and have been told it's much more relaxed with building permits compared to the City of Duluth.