In 2019 WY annual taxes $1355, water/sewer/trash $5063, Natural gas $2837, electric $151, insurance $2600, maintenance $1300.

Most financial planners have a natural bias against real estate, because they don't get compensated for real estate.

FS was BOOMING not that long ago- one of the main reasons being that the numbers here made a lot of sense (I'm talking about purchase price point here mainly) now as most home owners do, they've seen a lot of neighborhood changes, and in most cases talked to neighbors that have gotten "X amount" for their home and the natural thought of "What could I sell for now too??"

You can force appreciation faster, but you are sitting in one of the best spots for natural appreciation.Further echoing Dan, it really comes down to you finding the best fit for you.

However, some people are naturally more adept at developing interpersonal relationships.

I want to purchase a STR as well as having a vacation home where I can enjoy nature, however, it's been quite challenging to find laws for parts of Upstate NY.

Most private money lenders will only lend to a business entity and not to a "natural person". 

Property Insurance Cost - Property insurance rates are based on the probability of a natural disaster occurring in that state.

I'm a hustler by nature and began reading as much content that I could.

It happened pretty naturally for me.