A little about me:I hold a Certified General Appraiser license and have been working in corporate and commercial real estate for over 25 years.My recent focus has been on property investments and appraisal work, including commercial and residential properties, lease-to-own agreements, and broker price opinions (BPOs).I’m always looking for opportunities to expand my portfolio and knowledge in real estate, and I love analyzing market trends and valuations.I’m here to connect with other investors, share insights, and learn from the wealth of knowledge this community offers.

Look for manufacturers that can customize designs to include commercial space.Pole barn homes: Popular in rural areas, these can be an affordable option for a combined home/business structure.Location considerations:Zoning: Look for areas zoned for mixed-use or that allow home-based businesses.

It has so much traffic and popularity just 2 hours of being placed on Zillow.

Popular vacation destinations, like Florida's Panhandle (Destin, Panama City Beach, etc.), are worth looking into because of the year-round demand for rentals.

It only stands to reason that more and more investors jumped into the STR pool in the most popular tourist destination in the world - vacation rentals near Disney and Universal theme parks. 

After going this route, and further analyzing the property that I was looking at, with the higher interest rate, HOA fees, non-investor-friendly co-op rental policies, I walked away.

I’m actively analyzing and trying to make some deals. 

@Raymond Keith WhittingtonStart real estate investing by educating yourself, setting clear goals, building a network, understanding your budget, choosing a strategy, analyzing potential deals, starting small, and learning about legal and tax planning.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Take a close look at both the property types, analyzing their average nightly rates and occupancy trends.As you search for investment properties, consider those with both pools and stunning views.