Just a few tips to look into but it usually takes some time to gain steam on your first listing so be patient and keep analyzing the local compeition /your own listing. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

For example, I recently made a loan to a house flipper, partnering with my self-directed 401(k) and Health Savings Account (HSA).

Any tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated.  

- Any tips for staying updated on regulation changes?

Pro tip--make sure your exhaust fan in the bathroom is vented to the atmosphere--meaning out to the outside.....go out the roof or out the side of the unit or secured to an opening in a soffit vent grille off the house. 

If anyone has tips or suggestions, I am more than open.For better or worse, I am taking a leap.

Am here just to let folks know of my experience so others are careful when they get into this.

Some folks have already given good advice, and I want to add a quick tip for how to get data on potential STR properties.

Additionally, the Villages are close by and with an aging population it attracts a lot of healthcare field workers.Now, with a lot of rental properties you may run into slightly longer vacancy periods if you have a unit turn at the same time as others, but generally speaking renter demand is solid.