And we typically only get 4 to 5 snows a year that require the drives to be plowed. 

The demographics and map data don't take the students into account, but they're really what's driving the market.Low property values and ever-increasing student rents are a recipe for a market when you can pick up a duplex in decent condition for $150k, and rent it for $500/bed (that's an EGI of $36,000 annually for a 3/3 duplex).

Depending on how much you need to raise the rents to market, the other updates in the building that are needed, how quickly you can rent to market rents will all drive your decision.

The cabin sits within a 15-20 minute drive of most popular activities that RRG has to offer.

And unless you have very deep pockets, you can't afford to be that much off....So as has been said....hire a very experienced General Contractor and have them give you a budget number based on your SOW, (plus they will find other things that need to be done that you will not have seen).On your succeeding projects, you do a budget yourseld first, then hire the GC and compare numbers.Then, eventually you will be comfortable going all solo...but it takes time.

Being able to drive by your properties frequently to see them in person (even if you have a property manager) can provide consistent peace of mind. 

Contact wholesalers and maybe do some digging of your own via driving for dollars. 

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The local law says that the non owner occupied property being rented will need a designated host that may or may not be the owner however that other line item in the code that stipulates that the host must be available within 30 min driving while the unit is occupied becomes the dealbreaker.

We had a shared Google drive account with all other homeowners information uploaded into it.