Hello Bigger Pockets Community,I have a unique situation on my hands wherein my family is looking to purchase a cabin for our family to use recreationally but also to utilize the property as an AIRBNB for a significant portion of the year (Rented Less than 50% of the year as the 2nd Home mortgage dictates).The only issue is that the property is 39 miles from my primary residence (< the required 50 miles for a 2nd Home mortgage).

We're a RECREATION PARADISE!

And many typical entertainment and recreational activities are still closed or operating at reduced capacity, leading some households to save more at the very time they realize they could use much more money.

Heck,Wyoming is one big town with long streets.if you are interested in:Worland, Lovell, Gillette, Greybull, Add me too.it makes a good weekend hobby for me to research and scoop up FSBO off market properties. plus a little outdoor recreation on the side along the Big Horn mountain range.

Hi BP Gurus / Seniors,I am new to the REI and placed an offer for my first multi-unit property.Here are the details.Area: Near by Shabbona Park, DunningNumber of Units: Legal 3Built: 1950Price: $455,000 ($450k (purchase) + $5k (Minor repairs: Nice to fix but not an immediate need))Loan Type: Conventional (20% down & 2.5% interest rate)Annual Gross Rent: $38,400 (Tenants pays Electricity + Gas)Annual Expenses (Property Tax + Insurance + City utility): $10,000Parking Space: 3 (Garage – 2 & Side Pad – 1)Other details: Exterior Brick, free laundry in basement, all units occupied and it is a turnkey property.Pros: Steps away to CTA Bus Stop; Good Elementary school (PK-8); Walkable to Shabbona Park Recreation, Restaurants and Grocery Stores; 10 mins drive to Schiller Woods; 15 mins drive to Airport & low crime to visit the property any time confidently.Cons: Below average High School & 20 mins CTA Bus to Blue Line.My Situation: I will be in Chicago area until next Summer and relocate to Texas.

Purchase price: $12,000 Cash invested: $12,000 3 acres used for recreation and some residences in area What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I recommend going where the numbers make sense and don't recreate the wheel.  

I see no problem with Middle Easterners, but it also appears there are several large complexes that are housing the Middle Easterners and since their is an abundance of vacant land in the Columbus area the increase in population does not always result in increased property prices.Again, I am positive there are great opportunities, but I am not going to bother to try to seek them out because even though property prices are higher in California you will find that California still has the most and best opportunities.California is better than Columbus due to the high-income opportunities, high increase in property values and the high abundance of recreational activities.

You want to facilitate the type of recreation your area supports so if it is beaches don't forget beach chairs,  You are basically hosting 12 vacations a summer.   

I think the draw of inexpensive living coupled with lots of sunshine and available recreation could draw a big crowd from California retirees.