That’s why small towns often go unnoticed by major investors unless they have local ties or connections to the area.Within about an hour’s drive from Lexington, there has been significant activity.

You should also drive the areas of the homes you may be interested in. 

First house in 2021 - no internet to search at that time, remember going to realtor offices and seeing magazines and talking on phone with them about properties available and driving by them as there was no google street view.

I would be self managing the property because I know the area well, have local connections to help out if in a pickle, and could get there in a day drive if need be. 

It never occurred to me that I’d have to make the drive to this building for 2 months.

In the meantime I would put the money in a low risk account gaining 4-5% which for $250k would be around $1k/month.Hey Chris - what is driving the sentiment not to buy anything right now?

Orlando, Kissimmee, and Lakeland are hot for mid-to-long-term rentals, with Orlando's tourism and Lakeland’s logistics expansion driving demand.

Without taking a proper tour of the cabin and only driving by and seeing pictures of the inside.

We have the drive to achieve whatever we put our mind to, the skills to create a very unique and desirable space, and the finances to back up our investment.

Additionally, it drives people away from the forums.