Our pain point used to be how to manage each aspect of STR. 

As someone with tons of hot tub vs outdoor bath experience in hotter markets (Houston here), I think adding some type of amenity like this crucial.

Financial literacy and investing are crucial skills that, unfortunately, aren’t taught in schools.

With the increased competition among sellers, it’s crucial to prepare a listing to stand out among the rest and work to address buyer objections prior to going on market.

However, a clear financial plan is crucial for flexibility and security.

Hey Devin, They can definitely be overwhelming, but they’re crucial for making informed decisions in real estate.As a hard money lender, I often focus on a few key metrics when analyzing deals:ROI (Return on Investment): This is fundamental for assessing the overall profitability of a deal.

The main hurdle that many of our borrowers face are the income aspect of it, especially expensive markets like the West coast.

If you have plans to scale beyond this deal, then it's crucial to network to the local banks.

There's certainly other aspects that you need to consider such as pricing, quality of photos & overall listing, is it clean/repairs are done, if there's tenants are they being decent to people during showings, are you requirements reasonable etc... 

The key is finding the right market and building a team you trust—this could include property managers, contractors, and real estate agents who know the local area inside and out.Forming a Team: Building a team for out-of-state investing is crucial.