Start a business that produces cash flow. 

I was able to learn how to analyze deals and how to take action.

Yes, you can buy books and reading on websites such as BiggerPockets and teach yourself how to invest in real estate, but key to SUCCESS is to take ACTIONS and apply what you had learned.

Our market is unlikely to produce outstanding cash flow with the use of a PM and if you are self managing, your cash flow equates to earnings for your efforts.I am hopeful that the high interest rates have had a negative impact on income and that the STR income will improve if rates decrease.  

It's actually a trend in a lot of places near Destin, where you're close to the action but not paying the premium of being right on the beach.Freeport has a lot going for it, especially if you’re looking for good rental income without the high price tag of being right on the coast.

You can watch podcasts #116 "How To Quit Your Job Through Wholesaling Flipping And Taking Action @Nasar Elararbi. 

I look forward to learning, taking action and networking on this platform. 

Taking 'effective' action is what you need to do next, find out what your goal really is and work backwards in discovering what you need to do to achieve it.

It can take a while for action to start .I read on the  topic for 2-3 years before I made a move into S.F.H rentals .

@Nathan Gesner, I don't think you need to focus on the "zoning change" action as precipitating the change in value.