Since you’re leaning toward the “reconnect with nature” vibe, are you thinking of adding features like hiking trail maps, partnerships with local guides, or even some eco-friendly touches to the property?

These systems are becoming more sophisticated and (my favorite) capable, leading to improved user experiences and potentially freeing up human employees to handle more complex tasks and interactions.

@Derek FarmerDerek - My friend Dave Short has a Dinner with Dave meeting about once a month here in Indy.

I will provide some thoughts on the San Diego purchase- virtually all high LTV mls purchases since rates started to hike have negative cash flow at purchase- historically great appreciation- historically great rent growth but recently flattening- prop 13 is great benefit for long holds- laws keep getting less LL friendly.

The idea is spreading, and could spread to some other spots here that have traditionally been STR friendly. 

High LTV purchased at retail (off mls) has large initial negative cash flow- regulations are tenant friendly.  

I also hope airbnb does not continue to get less host friendly.  

I have a friend here who has about 140 houses right now, who I was discussing return on equity with.

It probably be best as a friends-and-family type loan, but I don’t have anyone around me that is an appropriate lender.If I have to, I can put the funds in myself, but its inconvenient, and would come from investments that would need to be sold, taxed, etc.

Once you graduate and have a steady income, consider house hacking as a beginner-friendly strategy—buying a small multifamily property, living in one unit, and renting out the others to offset your mortgage.