It's a bit of a quiet area but local people may find a STR of interest there.

I understand most people not really finding an interest in working with me, but closed mouths also don't get fed, right? 

Nobody’s going to send you an email saying you need to move out of your home in 30-60 days because they are selling to someone else who’s going to live there  this alone is a big value to many people  stability  Nobody’s saying you have to buy it.

This has caused much confusion to many people over the years

We talked to some people (banker, pm, etc) about a weekly rental property but seems it would make more sense if you wanted to use the place yourself and not too concerned with making money.

Unlike when walking a dog, they aren't present to see it happen or where so that is a common and practical approach to handling the issue for most people.

Welcome to BP Markus,These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

When people mean by bringing cash to the closing is that you must have funds to close -- whether they be from your own pocket or someone else's pocket.

(Zillow data) I've been doing open houses for an hour twice a month, and have had 4 applications so far from people who went. 

People like walk out basements, trees, water, boulders, views or lack of view.