@Don Miller I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to Cape Coral, Don.

Quote from @Nedim Tokman: Hi Stephanie, I hope you are enjoying the holiday season.

I recommend you figure out what you want to do, then actually do it to see if you enjoy it, have some skills, etc.

I enjoy hearing about peoples’ personal wins and innovative, creative strategies.  

Resort and vacation destinations tend to perform well, but it’s critical to research local laws and trends to ensure the property aligns with your financial goals.What type of investing are you leaning toward?

At some point, everyone wants cash to start a business, buy your dream home, or go on an incredible vacation with your family.

Once I reached that goal, the drive for the next one felt just as strong.Reminder to enjoy the journey and that it’s not about the destination.Every goal you reach, you will enjoy it for a short time, then be on to the next one.How do you balance striving to do better and for more while understanding that it will never be enough?

If you buy in a vacation area there really is no safety net other than desirability/location…I guess just don’t pay up too much.  

No doubt; both of my neighbors at my vacation house got "free" roofs from guys who roam around after any storm and document that whatever storm damaged their roof - despite the fact they both had 15+ year old 3 tab asphalt shingles in the central Florida sun. 

Yep both enjoying the investment both short term and as a Longterm investment.