Happy to chat @Tyler Hall - STR regulations differ from area to area, but for the most part you shouldnt have a hard time finding a place you could live in now and STR down the road.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

@Justin MoyFor those who are non accredited I would check out regulation an offerings over 506b.

The responses from some Real Estate “professionals” in this thread explains why real estate agents and representatives wear the badge of honor of being nosey, careless, borderline illegal and non-compliant with the most basic regulations and elemental  ethics.

The skills and strategies remain similar, but you’ll need to familiarize yourself with local markets, regulations, and financing options, which can vary a lot depending on the country.

I filed a complaint with Department of Business Regulations as well as reported him to the Florida Licensing board. 

Goal: To establish trust, recognition, and familiarity in the marketplace.

From our experience, when an established process is consistently followed, the tenants take it seriously and respond.

Dave Ramsey might feel the way he does about debt because he got burned and declared bankruptcy (a publicized fact), and you are influenced by your past and learn from it and others might benefit from sharing.My biography is what is it and is fully disclosed on several public websites by 3rd party regulators (TSBPA, FINRA, NFA, TDI, etc) and reiterated on several of my own.  

Once you have a contact with a chapter established you can start looking for a property that might work.