Hey @Justin Brown, what @John Underwood said is spot on.SLC has been restricting STRs for a long while now and it isn't going to get better.People who have STRs in areas where they are not allowed are breaking the law and will eventually pay the price.Having said that, you should check and see if there are certain areas where it is allowed in some way and that is why they exist there.

When just getting started an incredible place to start is the end. 

Think of it like your favorite song on the radio—if it's played on repeat, you might eventually crave a fresh tune.

It's probably one of the most underrated ways to learn and eventually become an investor yourself.

You sound like a free-spirit and sounds like you want to travel and be unburdened....I like the RV idea, as well as the settling in Nashville eventually...

To get started, focus on getting prequalified, networking with investor-friendly agents, and exploring seller-financing opportunities.

There is no either or here...especially when starting out. 

.), could help you cash-flow while you build equity - best of both worlds.Lastly, targeting properties that have been on the market 30+ days could be a good start.

Investing in Milwaukee for the last 10 years I'm biased to recommend house hacking a duplex as the best way to start if you have limited capital.

Those are a great way to get started, along with podcasts and books.