Specifically, I’d like to understand:How to evaluate motel operations and what metrics are most critical.Best practices for managing or outsourcing day-to-day operations.Thanks in advance for your insights—I’m looking forward to learning from the amazing investors here and gaining a better understanding of this space!

After 20 years in the investing game, plus working as an investor-friendly agent, I’ve learned that hesitation can feel like a big hurdle but often ends up being the push you need once you break through it.I’m personally based in San Diego, California, and licensed here, but I’ve also looked into projects across the country with folks who sought better cash flow.

But 1031ing your current land into better production land that you rent out can be a very stable platform.  

I'd get better people on my team.

I could see others jumping in, even really smart people who should know better.  

That affects your credit for instance.A better way to look at it is voluntarily making the mortgage payment for someone.

they are a non accredited pay to play orginization.. while they do some nice meet ups and have basic info.. does not mean that any lender that pays to be a member is a better lender than the thousands of us that are not members..

I’ve been exploring MF properties because complexes in the $1M to $1.5M range appear to generate better NOI.

I guess that's part of my question, if you could have the security deposit cover that and people's experiences so I could better prepare myself. 

Many others are moving here for better prices.