STRs are traditionally seen as a lot more work than LTR because of the guest turnover but with tools that use AI to automate messages and send guests smart lock door codes at the right time...short-term can be almost as easy as long-term. 

By LESS BIG-power, MORE local power.

Syndicators who brag about their instagram lifestyles without a big old pile of exits... probably bought that lifestyle with their investor's money, whether Ponzi scheme or exorbitant acquisition/management fees.That... or selling high ticket coaching items on the power of real estate.

I'm also wondering if anybody knows the costs and rules for bringing in water and power to a piece of land in these areas, I know it's different for each property but is there any possible way to get estimates on bringing in water and power to a piece of land I want to purchase before actually buying the property so I can create a general budget for buikding a home.

As always just my opinion and not written by Ai.

You can leverage your money to purchase more property, you'll increase your return, you'll earn more, and you get tax benefits.Read a few books on real estate investing to learn the power of leverage.

As always just my opinion and not written by Ai.

If the power is off, you will need a generator too.

From Google AI:In the first quarter of 2024, Memphis, Tennessee had a 14.6% house flipping rate, which was one of the highest among metro areas with a population of more than 1 million.

it was not the subject matter.. it was Mike Hern constantly self promoting so the powers to be remove him and his partner from BP..