Honestly, it does open up the amount of renters you attract to. 

So now is a good time to buy if you leverage your ability to put a good amount down and close...that is attractive to sellers that are eager to get out of their property. 

We aren't zoned for a campground or RV park nor do we want to pursue changing the zoning to that, but keeping it low-key and low-density it doesn't attract attention, nor are we putting massive cap ex into it.

All with 55% down.Generally speaking, a location that is near a National Park or major attraction(s) are going to be the better locations for STRs. 

These easy cosmetic value adds get your rents/cashflow up and create some equity while also attracting the best tenants. 

The $35,000 investment was carefully managed to avoid over-improving while still delivering an attractive property that resonated with buyers.

I am getting married next October and want to be able to hang out with my future children but it is a little hard to visualize that since I don't have kids and am not married yet.What book would you recommend to read next to really pound my why into my head?

Many companies charge lower initial fees which makes it easier to attract new owners but then charge inspection fees, after hours fees, fees for additional services etc.

Another option is to have him seller finance at a rate and term attractive enough for him to offset the capital gain.

It really just depends on what types of travelers you're attracting to your units.