In the United States in 2024, mortgage rates are generally tied to the overall bond market, as most residential mortgages, including conventional qualifying mortgages for owner-occupants, residential investment mortgages (DSCR loans), and even other alternative residential mortgages (non-QM), are securitized.

That will drive inflation back up due to everything tied to moving goods and services around. 

Jacksonville is ok market growing fast like all of florida but you still have less multifamily. similar average cost per housing unit to columbus but columbus speaks for itself. state capital, ohio state, developer friendly, fast growing market. those are the two stronger markets. depending on your liquidity I wouldn't look far away from home either. homestead, other areas there are massive deals being done.

Who wants to tie up a bunch of their money and do physical labor in your down time to maybe get some of that money back.....robinhood let's them buy high and sell low TODAY.

If you not tied to a specific location, the Midwest would also be a great place for STR without paying California house prices. 

Some should be students in other programs.There are ways to invest without tying up capital. 

Tie downs as well.

If you choose to proceed, I recommend verifying the source of the funds as it could be tied to a specific type of compensation.

Prioritizing transparency helps build stronger, more resilient relationships with investors.How do you keep your investors informed?

I had an IN property tied to KY LLC, So the renter did all of the lease and paper work with KY LLC.