The look on their faces a year later after I sold it was bitter sweet priceless.

You have to find that sweet-spot where any rehab work you do puts money in your pocket and is not money down the drain.I know markets where adding granite countertops won't get you $1 more in price (although it may sell faster) and other markets where granite adds a lot of value and it is hard to sell it without.  

@Emily B. sweet thanks!

They will probably put it under a commercial loan, so you'd be looking at probably a 20yr Amm, maybe you can sweet talk em into something longer.

Fulfillment comes from giving back and that is one of my many ways of doing so.sounds like a good plan.. if you have the time and enjoy it.. and folks think your opinions of the market have merit.. should be a win win for all. when folks come to visit me we always go wine tasting.. :) 

I'm wondering if anyone has gone through with a similar purchase (avocado grove or wine vineyard) in the area, and if you would offer a lesson learned from your purchase experience.

sounds sweet

Short and sweet, I can do!

St Paul is the sweet spot, but not picky if a bank comes highly recommended.

Take your time and find investors that are honest, not the guys that tell you they'll cut you a sweet deal the first time they meet you.Don't have an investor group?