wouldn't bring this one to a partner or anything just satisfying my own desire to get a foothold in a place i like to be.  

If you have a competitive advantage that you can bring to your co-hosting/managing, then I would recommend looking for owners with properties that mesh well with your target resident.For example, if you are an active duty military servicemember with unique insight into what a servicemember is looking for, lean into that.

And remember, authentic content that reflects your unique perspective and experience will always be more impactful than recycled material.

If you have a truly superior and/or unique product it will be easier to not have to compete with price. 

I am of the opinion that the best STRs are properties that don't compete with hotels - meaning that they are 4-5 bedrooms for large groups or have a unique location/setting. 

Tenants are stable long term residents, and property is located in a desirable school district.

You tailor all this according to your unique needs.Real talk: How are you currently balancing your W2 and REI activities?

Taylor has extensive experience with investment properties and creative financing solutions, and he’s great at finding options tailored to unique situations like yours.If you’d like, I can share his contact info or make an introduction.

Not fully rented, but in a highly desirable location? 

But after working with the family, we purchased it for $42,000 and got to work.We had some unique challenges, like dealing with one of the heirs who wasn’t very cooperative and required a payoff to sign the paperwork we needed for clear title.