@Robert JohnsonI would strongly encourage you to make sure you actually want to own and operate an STR... which puts you in the hospitality business.I only own LTR but I follow a lot of STR operators, including people in my network, and it has gotten much tougher both to buy and to operate. 

Sorry for the late reaply, but thank you for the encouragement Andrew!

Sometimes I just needed someone to encourage me or correct me.Question:  what have you done or not done that helps to develop a good mentor/ mentee relationship?

To be clear even though I am local to you (we have offices in Boston and Woburn), we aren't going to be the right fit for what you have going on, but I do encourage you to reach out to a few of the folks who posted above who would probably be a great fit for you.

Thank you @Devante Scholfield I appreciate the encouragement.

I always encourage new investors to get involved in a local real estate community.

I would also encourage you to get involved in local real estate meetups.

Remember, the value added to your property through thoughtful landscaping extends beyond mere curb appeal; it contributes to a positive living experience, encouraging tenant satisfaction and retention.

We are now moving forward to take ownership of a property that meets our investment criteria and aligns with our initial financial expectations.To those who provided advice, shared their thoughts, or followed along, thank you for your support and encouragement.

There is much to learn, especially when just getting started and I would encourage you to invest some time in your education.I've found Audible Audiobooks are a great resource to learn from.