I did not initially purchase the property as an investment, I bought it as a family compound to escape northern Minnesota winters, though I treat everything as an investment and made sure to have exits.

People will move to escape taxes and insurance, and others (me included) only want single-family homes and shudder at the thought of condos and apartments (which, ironically, I have).So will demand be as high?

If my boy turned 18 on April 1st - does he escape FICA for the first 3 months of the year and starts paying it from April forward? 

Most folks I speak with seem to want this exact ideal in a vacation - it seems many of us are trying to escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature, and decompress from every day life.

Below are some actionable steps I plan to take after identifying a market:- find a rock star agent by referral and/or calling brokerages and asking to connect with their top producing agents- find a rock star contractor by referral and/or yelp- have control over construction by setting per diems to incentivize contractor to finish the project on time, within budget, and with good quality- leverage my rock star agent's time to check up on the construction process (checks and balances)- hire independent handymen/inspectors to check up on the construction process for a flat fee (checks and balances) There's competition everywhere, you won't escape that in any market. 

On the other hand, giving one of the bedrooms its own private outdoor escape might appeal to a buyer looking for a luxury retreat.

Like in my mind that is truly the last thing on earth that I could imagine to mess up my real estate investment plans with some idiot with a stolen car crashing into your property and escaping and I imagine how you felt when you found out.  

There are a few other options as well that can be taken to escape the FHA to Conv. 12 month rule.

Summer months are always popular for both locals and again those from the south looking to escape the summer heat.  

I am also counting on a few 55+ seniors selling their homes to escape the city (Austin, Houston, Dallas) for a more affordable community where their retirement savings will go further and where they can connect with other seniors.