Some parts offer higher cash flow, while others focus more on appreciation.Connecting with a solid local team will be a game changer.

The algorithm scans keywords in your listing description and even the alt text of your photos to determine relevance.For example:A picture of a game room could land in the "Play" category if the photo’s alt text is labeled something like: “Amazing game room with ping pong and pool table.”A picture of a beautiful view of land with the alt text being “Beautiful view of the countryside”Your photos can do more than look good—they can strategically get your listing into multiple categories by including targeted alt-text descriptions.The more categories you rank in, the more visibility your listing gets, leading to more clicks and higher rankings in Airbnb search results.Testing and Improving Your CTROnce your photos are optimized, it’s time to test their impact.

It sounds like you've got a solid foundation and a great game plan, especially with your background in North Padre and passion for fishing, which could really set your STR apart.

The bigger issues, which I think are fair game for criticism, are the impacts on housing cost competition for local residents and the way it changes the feel of a neighborhood. 

He has been alongside me on the other deals so I’d like to give him equity/skin in the game and I don’t know how else to do itQuote from @Basit Siddiqi: Getting a property with a partner / friend will not help you from getting hosed on taxes.I wouldn't move forward - You mentioned beng a high income earner so your hourly rate is very high.

Its usually the tenants who live in the lowest tier housing that are most prone to play games and take advantage. 

I'm a member and it's been a game changer!!

I’ve always been more into the long game, and owning 32 properties, a brokerage, and a property management company at 47, I’ve seen firsthand how building wealth over time beats chasing quick wins.And here’s a tip: You can always hold a rental for a couple of years and then flip it when the market’s right.

This is a long game in my opinion.In order to be successful you have to run a business and operate according to you business plan.  

It's not the low-hanging fruit it was three years ago, but if buyers bring their A-game, there's still strong demand for stand-out vacation rentals in the Denver area.