However, the rental value this area is very low compared to the Home values and mortgage rate.

Low or No House IdentityPeople want to take pride in where they live.

Weigh the long-term benefits of the low mortgage rate you have versus selling and getting $500k from a sale exempt from capital gains tax.

Both reno loans also allow for a low down payment (3%-5% minimum - AMAZING!).

House hack another property with a low down payment loan and use the remainder or the proceeds to either renovate or purchase another investment property?  

It looks like you are right to be concerned about the low season as occupancy drops below 50% for most of the year  

As a builder, I target about 15-20% profit per build ($500k-800k price range, low-mid in my area).

I bought this property with a private interest free loan from a friend. the person i bought it from need cash fast so i offered them a low cash offer and they accepted.I had enough money saved up to rehab the house with my savings.

Folks very often dont  realize the cost of being self employed when every facet of your life comes out of your pocket.

@Bonnie Low  How does baselane handle credit card transactions?