For years, my husband and I have dreamed of creating a little collection of homes in the places we love most: spots we can stay in short term, rent out when we’re away, and enjoy everything from oceans to mountains to red rocks to pine trees. We love variety and adventure. In early August, on our way home from work, he says, “We’ll probably need to buy another short-term rental this year for tax reasons.” Without skipping a beat, I said, “It has to be an A-frame on the creek in Sedona.” Twenty m