When I bought mine, I considered da U.P. eh, just because of the price. It was about $1k an acre in the late '90s. Looked around Houghton Lake, too. Decided there were too many people.So since my fellow Roksliders have been so awesome at giving feedback and ideas of all my other questions I figured I'd throw this one out there too. I have a cabin and land that I use for hunting mainly. Recently I have been considering selling it since I am only averaging 1 or 2 visits up there a year. I love the cabin and property but it is a 5 hour drive from my house one way. I bought the place back when I was single but now being married and with 3 kids I find any free time to get away in very short supply. Lol. So the question is do I sell it and invest the money from the sale (or buy a place closer to home) or keep it and hope to use it more when my kids get older and my wife and I have more free time. My family loves to go to the cabin but time really is the issue. Plus for what I am paying in taxes yearly I could do a few more out of state hunts each year. What's every thoughts/Has anyone been in a similar situation owning land a long way away?
I thought about doing the AirBnB thing but not sure if people would want to rent it…. It is a nice cabin but only has electric, no running water and it uses an incinerating toilet. At least it would weed out all the yuppies! Lol. It is close to the water and tourist attractions though. Lots to think about for sure!
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I would at least look into the Air BNB. It may be more of a hassle than it is worth depending on if there are people close by that can fix issues for you but you would be amazed. My uncle bought a house in a little town of about 1,000 people. The only recreation even remotely close is a boat ramp with a little park/camping area. It is pretty much booked all summer long as people come to fish the reservoir.I thought about doing the AirBnB thing but not sure if people would want to rent it…. It is a nice cabin but only has electric, no running water and it uses an incinerating toilet. At least it would weed out all the yuppies! Lol. It is close to the water and tourist attractions though. Lots to think about for sure!
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