To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

You can make real estate work in any market - I would consider investing in a market that you know.

They say you should focus on one market and get to know it in and out.

I'm a real estate agent and my wife is the operator of our senior living business.

I am looking into my STR options but from what I have learned this is a overflowing market in the area and the vacancy's are increasing so I may look into mid term and long term only.

I reached out to Obie for a quote and this is the response I received via email:"We’ve heard back from all our markets and unfortunately, we do not have a market available for your property at this time. 

If the potential investor is still not convinced, he states that since 2012,every loan note has been repaid, a better track record over 12 years than any lender in American business history.Source: ( Link, 36:10 )Norada Real Estate Investments, according to the Passive Real Estate Investing website:“Marco Santarelli is an investor, author, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments ( Link ) — a national real estate investment firm offering turnkey investment property in growth markets nationwide,” ( Link ).In contrast to Norada Capital Management, Norada Real Estate Investment does not raise money from investors.

I am Nathan Williams, a real estate agent (and aspiring investor) in the greater Cincinnati area.

If you want to acquire more real estate I suggest more savings or sell the other property with equity. 

Consider joining real estate meetups, shadowing an experienced investor, or working as an intern to gain hands-on experience.