Now here's the catch, you wanted to do the LEAST amount of work possible (ie: find the deals, buy the property, have other people do all the work) AND enjoy the rewards of having passive income (reinvesting profits, traveling, enjoying life, being able to manage the business remotely).HOW would you set it up from the start to become what's listed above?

I had about 4-5 hours of travel in the car today, so I don't remember which podcast (of the 4-5 I listened to between the OG Pod and the Money Pod) this concept came from exactly, so forgive me for not posting under a show discussion.But the concept of making multiple offers on the same property at the same time was something I hadn't heard of before. 

Boston Globe editor referred me to AARP, unfortunately the fellow who might be helpful is traveling and not available for possibly 2 weeks. 

I plan to take it apart this summer and clean the burners (hack saw blade to the slots) and seal up any gaps in the cast iron puzzle pieces that comprise the combustion chamber (but first I will blow theatrical smoke inside the chamber in order to suss out where any potential leaks might be).

Thanks again for the input here and providing some high-level thinking about investing.Let's bring it back to getting started in investing and which path to travel.  

.- No need for cabins as members could lodge within their own travel trailer..- Property boasts 14 acre lake- 3/4 acre swimming area with platform and waterslide- Pavillion-Water and electric to 65 sites now --much room for additional sites-2 bath houses..one with showers4- bedroom farmhouse1- Country Style Retail storeCurrently operating 5 months/ present owners seeking approval for year round operation..Current owners feel that marketing outside the traditional campground guidelines -- organizations interested can still operate under campground status while implementing ( the buying organization ) its message/lifestyle...** Option 1-- Property could be bought with mineral rights ( property sits atop natural gas reserve...not yet developed...residual income once NYS approves ..Marcellus Shale Country...

David MIller This is going to sound myopic, and it is, but you need to factor in travel costs for purchasing and "checking in" on the property from time-to-time.

Lastly they were smoking on the property.

Traveling to the area next week.  

(with minor exceptions for really smoking deals).