Considering first time STR investment in Gatlinburg area, looking for advice.

[Chris Primavera]

I am located in Ohio and like many people I have researched and read about, tired of the 9-5 grind and putting money into someone else's pockets.  I'm looking to create my own wealth and build something for my family.  To be honest starting out seems overwhelming and scary especially considering investing much of savings into a property that may or may not be successful. I have researched the different kinds of loans for this but I would love to speak with any lenders or other investors in this area.  I am also looking at the Gulf Shores AL market as well.  Right now I am stuck in the paralysis by analysis phase and am looking for any and all advice.

Thanks!

[Cory King]

Hi @Chris Primavera

Def sounds like still in the info gathering stage. Feeling overwhelmed is par for the course, like drinking from a firehose. 

Local meetups are awesome, my friend runs one in Springfield, OH. IDK where that's in relation to you. Happy to make an intro though if it helps.

Ohio certainly has it's charm and lots of investors are in that market, what has you looking at the STR space in Tennessee and Alabama?

Happy to connect & help however I can