There are a handful of active agents here on BP in the Portland area (including my business partner and I) who would be good places to start.

I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

. :-) I don’t have a coaching program I’m selling either.A little over a year ago, I started a thread about who was investing in their health.  

With that said, it's best to START it like you're going to outsource everything, so it will be easier once you decide to make that transition.

Quote from @Diana Mulvihill: Hi all,Looking for some advice, please.I started my STR about six months ago, and it’s been going great.

Started the process on 1 house in Cape Coral Nov. of 2021. 

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The numbers are in line with anyone who starts a business, it's like a 90% fail rate to be an entrepreneur.

Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

@Benjamin Larabee I'm a longtime investor, and just started a new bookkeeping business.