I’m planning to start by buying in Buffalo to gain experience and learn the ropes.

Quote from @Gamal Harding: Anduril Industries' Expansion to Columbus: A Transformative Move for Real Estate InvestorsAnduril Industries, a prominent defense technology company based in Costa Mesa, California, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, near Rickenbacker International Airport.

All this to say they are getting serious about permitting so if you are planning to invest in San Antonio in the short term rental space, MAKE SURE to check that the property is eligible for a short term rental permit given the density limits above and have a Realtor experienced with the San Antonio permitting requirements and rules. 

I'm planning on flying over, just trying to gather info right now and trying to decide where to start.Have a great day!

I am also leaning towards GC'ing it myself, so I'm using an architect to draw up plans, and I'm looking for subs.

So this involves hiring an architect draw up plans ($1,000 - 3,000 if I had to guess).  

We started construction in February 2025 and are planning to start leasing up in Spring of 2026." 

It’s exciting to hear about your plans to dive into this field, and Chicago is a fantastic market to explore once you move there.It sounds like you’re on the right track with your interest in House Hacking, Mid-Term Rentals, Short-Term Rentals, and the BRRRR strategy.

Your dentist has $4,000,000 in his 401k plan.

Once again for anyone with a short attention span or reading comprehensive issues - I'm doing this by simply using a different way to pay, NOT liquidating my savings, stocks, properties, or receiving some sort of inheritance or any other voodoo.