A coach won't do it for you, so you need to be sure you fully understand what you're looking to achieve and have the time and energy to get the results.

Don, is there more insight into what happened with the 2 dogs vs the 1 star? 

INstead of just saying "no" we asked them to check with their credit card company if they offer travel insurance yada yada.. we got a 5 star review form them without giving a refund.

Commercial properties can be lucrative, but the financing/underwriting required from lenders is generally more "conservative" relative to residential and usually have higher interest rates (unless you have a "rock star", long-term commercial tenant in place) and generally require more equity from the borrower compared to residential.

Cincinnati has more history and an established feel, while Columbus is growing fast and has a lot of energy.

Quote from @Anade Davis: I was not looking to say anything negative but the energy is off.

They even ask me to look up my own credit score ("exceptional" FICO 8).0 stars.

The energy in person is different for me, and I've made some of my best connections and friends at Chicago meetups.Here is a list of the Chicago event from BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of ALL THE CHICAGO MEETUPS that I am happy to share with you. 

It really depends on whether you prefer the hustle of managing STRs or the steadier income from LTRs.My TakeIf you’re drawn to the energy of the STR market and love the idea of working where people vacation, Florida might be the way to go.

They are offering free flights to Dubai and 5 star stays and guided tours for looking at investment properties. https://www.dubailuxurypropertyshow.co.uk/, One Investments.