Quote from @Ryan Marble: I'm just starting in the STR market in the Orlando and Tampa areas and was wondering what all of you experienced vacation rental investors would say are the 3 most important tips or advice to running a successful/profitable vacation rental in these areas?

With a self-directed IRA, you can invest in real estate and other alternative assets, all while enjoying tax-deferred or tax-free growth.

I'm looking to connect and surround myself with locals who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiences, and remember what it's like starting out (especially if you've successfully taken this approach recently).

Would also love to end in development because I truly enjoyed the flipping process. 

The past five years here in Oregon I've focused almost exclusively on investor related acquisitions and sales of vacation rentals, multi family complexes and commercial real estate. 

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Investing in a syndication requires you to understand the expected return ranges for a specific asset class.The benefit, in my opinion, of investing in a syndication is the time you save so you can go ahead and enjoy your life while getting a stable return.If Class A real estate is giving a return of around 8% annually, I would look for sponsors to provide you with a similar range.if someone is offering a much different return, I would run away.Best of luck

I have a vacation rental in North Carolina and I'd say at least once a month I get asked by someone looking to book whether or not it's accessible.

Might have to take a trip out to the Russian River to check out those STRs for vacation purposes (not buying for myself...

I'm particularly passionate about [ starting my own business on flipping houses..Outside of real estate, I enjoy  spending time w my kids ,, i love the outdoors alot and I enjoy making family memories .Excited to learn and connect with you all!