I have no social sphere or contacts family or friends in Oregon (I don’t know anyone besides my fiancée).Goals: continue to have flexible schedule while enjoying what I do (selling real estate) and making good money.

I'm enjoy the challenges of finding creative solutions through the numbers and negotiating what can work for both the buyer and seller. 

Realtor; "Picture yourself kicking up your feet & enjoying some me time"Me; Its a freaking hoarder house that I'm gonna flip!

However, I don't find the long vacancy particularly enjoyable, and I'm hoping to gain some insight and grow from the experience.Has anyone else experienced this, and what did you do to avoid it?

If you get help and look in the right locations, you can make the numbers work and still enjoy the property with your family.

I actually enjoy visiting there from time to time. 

@Melanie AlzugrayInvesting in a resort you and your family enjoy is a fantastic approach.

I personally learned I enjoy local investing in residential properties.

I currently work with investors who are looking to begin their portfolio in turn-key real estate and manage for them on the back end so they can still enjoy their everyday lives while having a resident in place paying down their loans. 

When I look back real estate investing and rehabbing houses is akin to games I enjoyed playing as a child.