For example, many of the nicer ski towns around Colorado require first month, last month, plus the security deposit upon move-in which can easily amount to $7k+.

We spent weeks in different towns to be with her while she was having, and recovering from surgery.

For example we had a group coming to stay for a wedding but after booking realized that it was almost 40 miles downlake from town.

If so, and it’s not in your home town you might consider living in the dorms the first year while you meet people and use that time to scout out the area and find good places to buy your building.

You should be printing money.  6 acre lot in the middle of town on the highway.  

Scenario 2: Two short-term investments:Let's start another short-term investment with the same terms, except this time we get $2k + $253 + $253 = $2,506 / month to go to town.

Small banks and credit unions focused on farm/agriculture tend to be the most aggressive with land/lot loans.

Tell them you are looking in 3-5 towns, with a certain type of home with a certain type of budget.

Been looking around North Conway its one of my other favorite spots to visit each year cozy little town with a lot of local amenities.

The area is a little far from town and is on a big lot in the country so it targets a specific renter.