Are there any investors or real estate agents who can provide their thoughts on the area?

Just provide that with a simple LOX stating your plans changed and now you plan to hold.

Packwood and the Ponderosa Community look particularly interesting.You all provided great criteria for choosing a location.

It's calculated by dividing the NOI by the property value.While cap rates provide a quick valuation metric, they don't account for future income streams.

With no disrespect intended to BP, most of the folks I run into who use the various calculators provided here have NO real understanding of how to analyze an actual deal.Much in the way one can't become a Jedi without building a lightsaber, you won't become a confident and complete real estate investor until you can build your own analysis spreadsheet.

Tell her that you need to sign before you leave town or the deal is up and you will not renew the lease (some states are sticklers on landlords not renewing so make sure you're in accordance with your state laws).A deadline should provide an incentive for her to get back to you. 

This is after spending a lot of money to provide the appropriate paperwork and drawings to the City in hopes of a zoning change.I believe Milneburg is part of an HOA.

They might offer alternatives like real estate investment trusts (REITs) or crowdfunding, providing a kind of indirect link to real estate.

I’ve had numerous issues with Airbnb first as a property owner/provider and later as a tenant.  

They can provide tailored advice based on your specific financial and tax situation, helping you navigate the potential benefits and pitfalls of using your AIO loan for home improvement purposes.Regards,KC