Quote from @Cristiana Rios: Hey Duane, I’m Cristiana, and I’ve spent the last 10 years building and leading teams in the short-term and mid-term rental industry across Airbnb, VRBO, Furnished Finder, Booking.com, and 20+ other platforms.

Where these numbers are found, there is a very high rate of rent actually being paid.We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare, Auto, and mortgage industry National footprints.

Another angle that is different about commercial or industrial there are businesses tied to the properties.

Meanwhile, the adjacent property with a view of an industrial park will consistently get lower rents. 

I am near the Nashville area so I am on the same boat upon learning more about the real estate industry, welcome!

Seeing success firsthand, especially in a hands-on industry like construction, must have been a powerful motivator.

We are a customer service company that happens to work in the real estate industry.  

One question for the community is: What are the next best steps I should take to further educate myself and get started in this industry to set myself up for future success?

I love hearing insights from my clients, industry experts, and fellow real estate professionals. 

The information shared is based on my experience and industry knowledge and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional landscaping advice.