If you choose to move forward, I recommend having a backup plan in case Hawaii outright bans STR.

Quote from @John Busch: Truly appreciate the multiple responses and look forward to continuing our communication as we live in Southern CA and do not have many contacts in that part of the county. 

From what I’ve seen in Bloomberg, diversification and forward-thinking strategies can make all the difference this year.What strategies are you exploring for 2025?

Please forward the contact information for any vendors with which you have experience or knowledge who can help exit a low-usage time share. 

Going forward, make sure you convert your lease agreements to PDF and have them backed up.

@Trevor Finn yeah I'm looking forward to this meet up, a little nervous but excited nonetheless.

This has now become a part of my strategy going forward. 

Drop your thoughts, recommendations, or experiences in the comments.Looking forward to hearing from you all!

I keep seeing more that I need to learn before I move forward on a property. 

IF you decide to move forward in Memphis, recommend buying the first one turnkey to get you going.You'll learn a lot about rentals and the market with the first one.THEN, if you like results you can look for agents & PMCs to help you buy more and save the 20-30% markup you mentioned.Recommend you also read below info to set your expectations correctly:_________________________________________________________________________We think the Midwest is a GREAT place for OOS investors to consider!