I believe these posts are influenced by the pay for education syndication model.

Your success is much more influenced by how well you play in a market, how good your team is, than by picking a marginal better market.

The first year is probably the most crucial year, as you will need to calculate the cost basis in your rental properties, which will influence your depreciation expense on Schedule E.

Consider collaborating with local influencers or travel bloggers for exposure.Local partnerships: Connect with local businesses, wedding venues, or event planners for potential referrals.Targeted advertising: Use Facebook/Instagram ads to reach potential guests interested in Smoky Mountain getaways.Seasonality strategy: Adjust your pricing and minimum stay requirements based on local events and peak seasons.Long-term rental mix: Consider mixing in some medium-term rentals (1-3 months) during off-peak seasons for more stable income.Have you tried any of these strategies?

I will be happy to learn how paid ads is influencing your other business vs how strategic organic growth can help.

If wholesaling is the exit strategy, this will show how much of a discount is needed to buy.Major market areaAll real estate is local, but major market areas influence the formula.

I'm not a guru, I'm not a social media influencer, I'm a business owner of a REI lead generation company.

What I focused on as a PT agent was:- Personal Circle/Sphere of influence: Go to every bday party, baby shower, bbq, anniversary, etc. and just show interest in the other person's life.

What factors are influencing these choices?

People just want to be right...rather than being effective in influencing others.