By the end of the 18 month growing period I should be at a point where I can pull off enough to maintain the lifestyle i currently have with the day job.

I would think that if you held it for a few months before renting it for a weekend, you'd be OK, it really would not be an investment property purchased with the intent of making a profit but you're limiting expenses of your second home.

We’re not here to limit their marketing ability.

But, managing a home or deciding to buy a home has multiple dimensions to it, and the screen size and the ability to see multiple things is limited with mobile apps.

Class B properties are often owned by investment groups, such as limited partnerships and limited liability companies.

Since my research abilities are limited to CA for the purposes of vacant land... someone want to help with this?

Your easiest route is probably to get high limit dwelling fire policy with an umbrella.

I really don't know why there is such limited inventory in the lower-end.

Don't get overly concerned about public liability but you do need to be aware, keep properties in good and safe condition, know the rules and conduct your business with attention to details and you should be fine and carry insurance....And I believe Texas has an LLC that limits liability to a subject property safeguarding other business assets, which is unique, I suggest you simply form your business in Texas.

Have decided to limit to 4 units, HOA is amiable and residents are a close knit 'community' and amiable.