600_RMK_144
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A cabin up North has been a dream of mine for years. May never be more than just that to be perfectly honest, but since it tends to get slow around here in the Summer, thought we might be able to discuss. Something on the water that we could fish / boat in the Summer and obviously near the trails for winter fun. I personally could live in a shack, but if I want ANY chance of getting the wife up there from time to time, it would need to be a bit less rustic. LOL!
I honestly have not a clue where to start and was hoping to get some input from those of you that have owned a cabin in the Northwoods.
1) Things one may not typically consider with owning a vacation property (the good, the bad, the ugly --- All of it, please!). Particularly anything to consider for those COLD winter months up north, because it would certainly be used all four seasons.
2) How to go about “seeing” properties when you are 4+ hours away? I assume a good realtor is critical, but again, not sure where to even start with one. We can't take a trip up there each time we think we see something we might like.
3) My approach with the wife is that (God willing) I’ve got 10 more good years of riding in me and then I’d be hanging up the sport. At that point we would sell and get something in a nice warm climate --- Which is what she wants now, so this is a hard sell at this point!!! Has anyone had experience “selling” their cabin and did it seem to sit or sell relatively quickly? I know that this is largely driven by the market, but curious of others experiences in getting out from under a property when ready to do so.
Again, this is largely a pipe dream at this point, but trying to start gathering some information to be better educated.
Thanks All for your insight, thoughts, opinions. Much appreciated!
I honestly have not a clue where to start and was hoping to get some input from those of you that have owned a cabin in the Northwoods.
1) Things one may not typically consider with owning a vacation property (the good, the bad, the ugly --- All of it, please!). Particularly anything to consider for those COLD winter months up north, because it would certainly be used all four seasons.
2) How to go about “seeing” properties when you are 4+ hours away? I assume a good realtor is critical, but again, not sure where to even start with one. We can't take a trip up there each time we think we see something we might like.
3) My approach with the wife is that (God willing) I’ve got 10 more good years of riding in me and then I’d be hanging up the sport. At that point we would sell and get something in a nice warm climate --- Which is what she wants now, so this is a hard sell at this point!!! Has anyone had experience “selling” their cabin and did it seem to sit or sell relatively quickly? I know that this is largely driven by the market, but curious of others experiences in getting out from under a property when ready to do so.
Again, this is largely a pipe dream at this point, but trying to start gathering some information to be better educated.
Thanks All for your insight, thoughts, opinions. Much appreciated!