That being said, the location is between two rapidly-growing cities, and if I stay with the property for the long-term, I shouldn’t have any problem with appreciation and growth over the long haul.

Most people will find this adds up to two hours or less depending on the amount of homes, cars, and toys they own.  

Just hauled the anchor on the Tablerock boat, it's in dry-dock.Good luck ) 

Much less work than owning a rental over the long haul.

Good morning,   Borrowing money is a good way to obtain properties faster than you normally would be able to. yes you would have to pay a mortgage on the property but if the property is right, it can still cash flow for you even though it is financed.

I am hear for the long haul.

I would like to use it as a rental so I could get some return on it until I sell it a year or two down the road to someone that will haul off the trailer & build a new home.

Rentals I see is the most elementary part of RE investing and its why people start there because its easy to buy ( at least in a market like yours) and its basic and simple to understand... whether its profitable over the long haul is something you have to do to find out..

Resale is not as vital as cash flow because I'm in it for the long haul. 

I kicked out half the tweakers and hauled off half the junkers...