What kind of properties interest you the most?

Very common scenario for sure, if it'd be helpful to look at some options feel free to reach out!

But when I look at the numbers, arbitraging your HELOC is common.

You see it in all kinds of advertising and marketing for guru offerings, but when you get down to it, what does it really mean, and how can it impact you? 

@Meghan Carson: Thank you so much for your kind words & encouragement—I really appreciate it!

IE its common in so many areas that the 500k home in Wis sits on a 75k or 100k lot and 300 to 400k is the cost to construct say at 150 to 200 a foot..

So, yes, it can be the best time to buy as the sellers listing during the winter are often the most motivated.Great, thanks that's kind of what I was thinking.  

As remote work is more and more common, many professionals look for a home there.

I have heard of cabin / mountain market STR operators doing some kind of hiking package, or way to connect a guest to a private tour guide for an "upcharge" which gives the hike tour guide an income and the STR operator a nice upcharge too. 

@Kmsuea Abdei signing an Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement is common, but it can limit you to working with just one agent.