We would be so grateful for any input, experience, or recommendations from homeowners or agents regarding what would be the preferred choice for 1) attracting rental guests in the short term, 2) retaining value for resale and not looking dated in 10 years, 3) protecting ourselves from accidents.  

All the way to smaller things like if it has a drive way or not even though you provided in person videos and pictures of the property for their assessment (never mind the actual listing for it or what shows in their own system).

I asked this very question to former head legal counsel of well-known title company here in CA.His answer: “It depends.”That was helpful.As the prior poster indicated, each of these cases are unique and have their own facts and circumstances.

Rather than 1031 exchange, have you considered rent to own?

I am still doing my own research on it but looking to get any additional information.  

Working with a knowledgeable local agent and keeping your finances ready will help you seize good opportunities.

How do you utilize an investment friendly agent?

I am new to this market and would like some recommendations for agents that work with out of state investors. 

Find the house, flip it, sell it, pay my own personal expenses.What would be a fair payout to a financing partner like this?

The best case deal for us would be to find an investor who is willing to buy the land and do a 10-year (or longer) rent-to-own agreement with us that includes them getting proceeds from the campground and event center and making a great profit over time.