Hi Karin, I'm brand new to this RE world, but I’m really sorry you had to go through that, it sounds like a tough and frustrating situation.

brand=CMP&a...The owners of these lots should have gotten their money back by now.

For a more general philosophy on hospitality, especially if you are going into the higher end STR space I would recommend Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp about the founding and development of the Four Seasons brand. 

Brand new to real estate investing - I currently have 1 3/2 ranch in good market  (Greensboro/WS/ Highpoint) used for furnished medium term rentals. 

Quote from @Ludwig Koeneke: Hello everyone,I'm brand new here.

They'll be ok with slower speeds, just for browsing and streaming.For routers and modems, just make sure you go with name brand devices and check reviews on tech sites.

Couche-Tard’s Circle K and other brands account for 4.6%.

And if your any good in 10 years you will have created your own brand and doing a lot of bizz or most by referral..

Hi,I wanted to introduce myself, I'm brand new to this platform.

They have a brand they're trying to keep consistent over the entire portfolio.