Congrats, you're a rare find, enjoy your unicorn status! 

I travel to the RRG often for outdoor activities I enjoy.

I will also add that many independent travelers that do room rentals enjoy having their own fridge.To keep things kosher in shared spaces, my friend who runs PadSplit says every room comes with one colors or plates cups etc to ensure that guests are accountable for their own dishes.

There is a lot to choose from out there so I am hoping to see what others have enjoy the most.

Gives you the highest chance of winning the offer with the seller and avoid all cash.If you have any specific questions feel free to reach out or email me I enjoy helping and talking REI.Thank you for this!!!

., more than half of the calendar year) for the Borrower’s personal use and enjoyment"This means that you can only book it out on STR platforms for half of the year (50% max occupancy), which really sets a cap on your max income. 

I would have focused on the highest paying W2 I could find/achieve as early as possible in a field I enjoyed;2.

It is a simple value add.Get the permit and enjoy an easy value add (assuming it is close to $8k).good luck

One of the 2 things will happen after you try that for 2 or 3 years:  you are really good and make a lot of money and have a track record to attract other property owners to do arbitrage with you (that's what happened between us and the guy we are about to sign a contract with), or you are not very good or you don't really enjoy doing it, so you either sell the property or let other people manage them. 

I'm particularly passionate about PA, NC and OH.Outside of real estate, I enjoy trying new restaurants.Excited to learn and connect with you all!