., what I would do first is pick an area you think might work.Then get on AirBNB and VRBO and see what is currently there.

We will pick his bosses brain eventually.I plan to start my process January 2025 on my duplex.

My business partner and I would love to sit down for lunch and pick someone’s brain.

Hi Emily,I have 4  2 bed cabins in the area and really like the location you picked.  

You either pick up an existing property and the owner relinquishes their license so that you can apply for it, or you get very lucky.

Start small and then it will pick up speed later.  

Im planning to 1031 exchange and pick a STR in blue ridge?

You look for good houses, get okayed for loans, pick the best changes to make, plan your money, put your place up for rent in a smart way, take care of the house, list on many sites, borrow again, and use the new cash to buy another house.

definitely pick a place where you can maximize your income, where you'll enjoy living or have strong ties, and where you can house hack.  

I don't want to pick on you but you recently posted about utilizing land trusts and Wyoming LLC's to purchase real estate in Arkansas and also posted questions  suggesting you were unclear on how general liability coverage works/ is issued for a $170K purchase.