People buy vacation homes for many different reasons. You have to determine your needs first. If you plan to use it on weekends, or a few weeks out of the year, you need something with low maintenance. Look for a home in a natural setting, with low maintenance construction, and very little landscaping to keep up with.

One of the biggest mistakes I've seen, is when people buy a home that requires a lot of maintenance, and let it run down over the years because the don't have the time. They often lose equity over the years.

However, you may be looking for a home you plan to use semi-annually. This is a frequent choice for those who've opted into the north/south connection. They may, for instance, live in Florida or Arizona during the winter, and enjoy the cooler summers of the Mount Washington Valley. In this case, the home is usually maintained quite well. I'd be glad to help determine your needs, and help you find the best investment.