I have a 3/2.5 in Old Lake Highlands near White Rock Lake (~1 mile) that my family and I are living in as a primary residence, but I have been thinking about house hacking into another house and then doing a MTR on this 3/2.5.

The people I know in Lake Geneva who were born to wealthy parents though are able to walk in and get hired based on their parents connections. 

As you look for your first investment, consider starting with a property type that aligns with your skill set, like a value-add single-family or small multifamily project in your area.The Lake of the Ozarks has unique opportunities, especially if you focus on demand patterns between seasonal and year-round renters.

@Jaxon Johnson,Huntsville’s an interesting place for house hacking, and the two of you are in an especially good place given you don’t need to be tied anywhere geographically.As for where to invest in Huntsville, areas along the “path of progress,” so from Huntsville proper to Wheeler Lake, could be worth checking out.If the two of you are open to living in a smaller town close to Huntsville but outside the city proper, areas like New Hope, Arab, Hartselle, Decatur, and Athens could also be worth looking into.

I'm thinking liquid markets rally, term markets will slowly decay. question is do opaque markets provide a tumble, rise, or are they the swan?

But I'm concerned I'm missing important data because it seems as though AirBNB is the more often used booking site for the Lake Harmony/Split Rock area. 

One for next weekend and 2 for this coming Summer.December was completely booked months ago.Vrbo keeps our Lake house full.

My name is Chris and I'm working to secure my first deal, aimed at a small multi family property in Salt Lake County.

CA that was very much like these mid western lakes  Clear Lake CA. 

Tourism is steady year-round, and the buy-in is way more accessible than places like San Diego, which means investors can start seeing returns much sooner.Appreciation isn’t massive, but it’s been consistent- especially in areas close to the lake or big attractions.