Below are some actionable steps I plan to take after identifying a market:- find a rock star agent by referral and/or calling brokerages and asking to connect with their top producing agents- find a rock star contractor by referral and/or yelp- have control over construction by setting per diems to incentivize contractor to finish the project on time, within budget, and with good quality- leverage my rock star agent's time to check up on the construction process (checks and balances)- hire independent handymen/inspectors to check up on the construction process for a flat fee (checks and balances) There's competition everywhere, you won't escape that in any market. 

Originally posted by @Glenn McCrorey:BP brothers and sisters,  I quit the last job I will ever have today to focus on RE investing. 

On the other hand, giving one of the bedrooms its own private outdoor escape might appeal to a buyer looking for a luxury retreat.

If there is a maturity in the midst of an adverse market cycle, the options for escape are pretty thin.

Damn brother, when ya'll sell BP to Facebook I think you've got a future as a travel author.

Most folks I speak with seem to want this exact ideal in a vacation - it seems many of us are trying to escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature, and decompress from every day life.

I did not initially purchase the property as an investment, I bought it as a family compound to escape northern Minnesota winters, though I treat everything as an investment and made sure to have exits.

As far as nepotism, yes, I'm the older brother of the CEO. 

my older brother "rehabs" lots down in Peru.

Summer months are always popular for both locals and again those from the south looking to escape the summer heat.