I would rent it mostly but also use it to hike and fish out of. 

In our area, a lot of young men go to Alaska to fish.

If your STR has 10 fish tanks inside then you probably have a hefty aquarium bill, if you have a cabin in the mountains, then you should probably account for snow removal, deck staining, and roof repair every few years, etc. 

I don't have anything left over every month for luxury things like going out to eat, hobbies like fishing or even going to a movie.So I'm here looking to learn as much as possible about Real-estate Property Investing and trying to figure out if its right for me. 

Long term leases are good in low inflationary environments, which I believe we are in.

Well in D and F areas I knock on the door and collect rent in cash .i know that sounds absurd in 2019 and I’m well aware many on here would snub their nose at this understandably so ,but when your dealing with a low income chaotic environment these folks don’t have checking accounts, formal education ,or computer skills .cash is a language everyone understands. 

Taking a big step investing in real estate is very daunting especially if you grew up in an environment with little ambition, support, and like minded people.

I'm getting bids soon on my roof repair in a city environment.

I am pretty private about giving out my phone number, but just received a call from York, AL (I live in Alabama) From someone who wants to buy one of our properties. I don't know which property or his name because the...

@Justin Franklin - Those areas mentioned vary greatly in terms of environment, especially Oakland.