Thanks for the advice. Haven't really considered the chartering thing. We tend to be more owners than renters, but that is an excellent suggestion. I expect we'll end up buying, maybe after trying a few different configurations. I view it similar to owning a motorhome.
We like the ability to always have our own stuff onboard, ready to go. Sleeping in our own bed. Using our own bathroom, etc. So when we want to go on short notice, all we need to do is grab a few clothes, stop by the grocery store, and we're outta town. We're more spontaneous versus calendar planners. Even though our single engine diesel motorhome is capable of cross-country, even cross-continent travel
, we tend to use it for three day trips to the race track or the desert.
I also envision using it for a lot of day trips with friends & family.
Heading north to scout properties this week, will visit a couple brokerages and see if any of them click.
Ed