Now this is just a personal opinion. If you are going to be a 1/2 - 3/4 timer, then a Condo or RV park would be the correct choice. I know that during this time of year in North Florida that if I miss 2 weeks the grass in the yard is over a foot tall, really over a foot I just cut it again yesterday and the last time was last Thursday. Yea I could hire a lawn service but what about the electric, phone, water, and mail. Being more than half but less than full timing is a bigger pain than just getting out there full time and not worry about a house. So when it is time... I am thinking condo.