)For a moment I felt the lure of push button marketing on the internet with instant access to cash buyers and amazing leads!

The moment there is a first lien or second lien, things change for lenders.

Unless you are incredibly confident in your reno assumptions, I'd recommend getting a contractor out there ASAP to give you an accurate reno estimate if you want to go that path.

Hes incredible  

Cash flowing anywhere is pretty hard at the moment.

During solar peak time, the CAISO market also routinely sees generation from renewables exceed the total grid load, which is quite incredible. 

This type of renovation can be relatively cost-effective, especially if it doesn’t involve major structural changes, and it often resonates well with buyers looking for contemporary living spaces.Best Regards,   Incredibly helpful as I amGoing through a draft scope of work right now 

The BP community has been incredibly helpful for a newbie like myself and I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to comment. 

Unfortunately, some choices are business decisions and you have to get over the emotions of the moment. 

I think the sweet spot for new STRs is finding mid-size national attractions that bring in a lot of tourists but haven't been priced out too much at the moment like some of the most famous national ones.