We have properties on the beach that are ideal for destination weddings, and have already had quite a few people find our homes organically and rent for this purpose.

I’ve been cruising around BP try to find if this is standard or if there are actual lenders that will do permanent loans at lower rates.

Buying a decent house & doing little to very minor work to it will eventually get you to the same destination as purchasing a turnkey or complete rehab will.So the real question is this. 

That said, it's not my market; I know there are a handful of people on this forum who do have properties in/around Palm Springs, I'd recommend seeking them out and asking for their input.Re: the car, I've considered the viability of doing that (ONLY through a service like Turo) but all my properties are drive-to destinations (and I don't have an extra car) so it's a non-starter for me.  

Since my husband is a piano bar entertainer for a major cruise line (since 2004) and I have relatives in Australia, we travel worldwide too.

I am considering building a small "home" (1000-1200sqft) specifically for short term rental in a tourist destination area.  

I joined a few years ago, and have had many of my questions answered by simply cruising the forums.

I was also looking at Destin/Panama City/Ft.

Well, Italian real estate market is an exciting market to invest in, it is an attractive prospect to potential buyers.Excellent weather, beautiful places and landscapes, good food and wine, culture, history, friendly people are reasons why Italy is second to none as a destination for overseas investors.The 3 main reasons for buying a property in Italy are for a vacation home, for a permanent residence for those who are looking to relocate (even for business), for the buy-to-let market.

Well, this is my answer (that I also put in my blog):"Italian real estate market is an exciting market to invest in, it is an attractive prospect to potential buyers.Excellent weather, beautiful places and landscapes, good food and wine, culture, history, friendly people are reasons why Italy is second to none as a destination for overseas investors.The 3 main reasons for buying a property in Italy are for a vacation home, for a permanent residence for those who are looking to relocate (even for business), for the buy-to-let market.