Inside this playbook, you’ll discover how real families are buying lake houses with creative financing, furnishing them to impress guests, and renting them short term without giving up their own vacations.
They’re spending weekends on the water. Hosting reunions. Making memories with their kids.
And instead of paying out of pocket for it all, they’re using guest bookings to cover the mortgage, taxes, and upgrades.
You’re about to learn how they do it - down to the checklists, tools, and mistakes to avoid.
This isn’t just a real estate guide. It’s a lifestyle upgrade that pays you back.
Created by a 20+ Year Lakefront Expert For Buyers Just Like You...
Hi, I’m Scott Freerksen, Broker/Owner of Lakefront Living Realty...but most people know me as "The Lake Guy", and our work on HGTV's "Lakefront Bargain Hunt". I’ve spent the last 20+ years helping hundreds of families buy their dream lake homes. But not just any lake homes...
I watched too many buyers walk away from their dream because they believed a second home would drain their finances. Or worse, they jumped into a property that became a money pit.
I created this blueprint because I wanted to solve that.
It started with a simple question: What if owning a lakefront home didn’t mean choosing between memories and money?
What if you could have BOTH?
I knew there had to be a smarter way. And after years of hands-on work, trial and error, and helping real families succeed, I developed a system that worked:
How to choose the right lake and property
Creative ways to finance it without draining your savings
How to rent it for income without sacrificing your own summer weekends
And then something incredible happened.
Families like the McCains started using this strategy. They didn’t have a big down payment. They didn’t want to give up holidays or long weekends. But they followed the plan - and just six months after buying, they’d already earned over $28,000 in rental income.
More importantly? They’d spent their best summer ever on the lake with their kids.
This is possible. For regular families. For first-time investors. For anyone who wants peace and profit in one place.
You just need the blueprint.
Here’s What You’ll Learn:
This isn’t just theory. It’s a proven system for finding, financing, furnishing, and renting your dream lakefront home.
Inside, you’ll discover:
The 5-point checklist to instantly spot a profitable rental lake (even if you've never visited it before)
Why "Weekend-ability" is the #1 factor for success and how it can double your rental income
How to buy with as little as 0-10% down using seller financing, partnerships, or HELOCs
What to avoid at all costs when picking your first property (these 3 mistakes sink 90% of new investors)
The exact listing template & pricing tools used by top Airbnb hosts
How to block off personal time for summer holidays while still hitting income goals
And much more...
Imagine pulling into your lake house on a Friday night…cooler in the back, kids in the backseat, sunset in the mirror.
You unlock the door. It smells like pine and fresh air. You see the fire pit glowing by the dock. And you know...
Your last guest just paid for your mortgage, your utilities, and your upgrades.
And this weekend? It’s all yours.
That’s what this blueprint delivers.
Peace. Profit. And a life on the lake you don’t have to wait 20 years for.
Real People. Real Results.
These aren’t outliers. They’re regular people who followed the exact same steps you’re about to access.
"We thought owning a lake house was 10 years away. Then we used this blueprint. We spent four weekends on the water with our kids and made over $28,000 in rental income our first season." ~ Emily McCain, New Hampshire Lake Homeowner
I was overwhelmed and unsure where to start. This blueprint laid it all out, step-by-step. I found a lake just two hours from home, used seller financing, and already have bookings lined up before summer starts. ~ Kristen H., Lake Norman Buyer
This playbook is the real deal. Scott's not just a broker. He’s a lakefront strategist. This system saved me from buying the wrong property and showed me how to make it profitable from day one.~ Mark T., First-Time Investor
And they’re not just earning income...They’re living the lake life now while building equity for the future.
Full Access to the eBook: Blueprint for Buying a Lake House That Pays for Itself
This is a downloadable pdf viewable on any devise that walks you through every phase: finding the lake, financing the home, setting it up for guests, and making it profitable.
Playbook Contents...
7 Chapters
28 Pages
3 Bonus pdf Downloads
5 Creative Financing Options
1 Real Life Case Study
*Bonus Downloads*
1. Bonus: The 37-Point Lakefront Buyer Checklist ($99 value) Covers the critical questions most buyers miss - avoid costly mistakes before making an offer.
2. Bonus: Lakefront Short Term Rental Checklist ($49 value) Confidently prepare your property for short term guests to deliver an unforgettable stay
3. Bonus: Shared Ownership Agreement Template ($49 value) Perfect if you’re buying with friends or family. This outlines everything you need to keep the peace and protect your investment.
Why This Is Worth 10X More Than What You’ll Pay
If all this guide did was help you avoid one major mistake when buying your lake house... it would save you thousands.
If it showed you how to use seller financing or a HELOC to make the deal possible... it would be worth it.
If it helped you earn just $500 a month from short-term rentals... you’d make your money back in your first weekend.
But this blueprint does more than that. It gives you clarity, confidence, and a step-by-step plan to own your dream and have it pay for itself.
Make Your Lakefront Dream Real - For Just $27
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Peace, profit, and lakefront sunsets await.