He is an expert in the area and can definitely help you weigh out your options from an investors point of view! 

As an accredited investor you have access to hundreds of new potential syndications every month (and crowdfunding deals which are the same thing except are allowed to market on the Internet).You may want to start off on a site like CrowdStreet or FinResi , where you can view the variety ( different types of asset classes, strategies, stances) and start to come up with your own method for looking at deals (which matches your unique, personal  risk tolerance, financial situation and financial goals).Thanks Ian.

It was interesting, and anyone entertaining the idea of operating there should read it be warned.Operating an STR in my county is illegal, yet I see many homes on the platforms.

I view this last point as an advantage, because it leaves me open to any market and forces me to build a hands-off system.

That's useful for informing decisions.With respect to the interest rate: I do have a sense that borrowing at such a low rate can be viewed as an asset.

A $200,000 duplex might have identical rents in municipality “A” and municipality “B” but the property tax rates will vary, local regulations will dictate licensing requirements, labor rates will vary & the particular location will dictate insurance premiums since insurance carriers will weigh local replacement costs and whether the municipality is viewed as being a “plaintiff friendly” in arriving at insurance premiums.Better situated assets will attract better tenants.

See the 2020 aerial view below.Very little undeveloped private land is left in the Las Vegas Valley, and desirable areas cost more than $1 million per acre.

., and guest verification platforms like Superhog or Chekin.

So, you may want to rule that one out.My understanding of Baselane is it's an online banking platform with some cash flow features rather than a property management software.You may want to check out Buildium.

Is this your first off platform booking?