What is your experience with construction/renovations?

Of course your individual experience may vary and maybe you have a marketing and sales background so it is a good fit.

With the limited resources you have, you want the first investment to not only be a learning experience but to succeed.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.

and i know that that there’s risk involved, so ill always be prepared for things not going according to plan. and i think starting small and gaining knowledge and experience over time is key. 

pretty much spot on with the experience I had in mine.

Any advice on this and experience/tips from others having gone through similar deals would be greatly appreciated!

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

So now, instead of feeling excited about a new investment, I was scrambling for cash, stressed beyond belief, and facing major repair costs with less rental income to offset them.That experience completely changed how I approach real estate.

If you're active in the market or have any advice, I’d be grateful to learn from your experience!