Quote from @Michael Baum: Hey @David Rutledge, the purchase of a small hotel is a very different animal than SFHs for STRs.Like @Luke Carl said, you will have to have some significant skin in the game.

Some/many lenders don't like a 2nd mortgage behind their first (like the skin in the game), however there are both bridge or permanent financing options out there allowing you to leverage anywhere from 90% CLTV - 100% CLTV, but don't expect good terms...

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

Real estate is a wealthy persons game. 

@Krystal Lozano,Building a portfolio to a 6 figure is definitely a long game. 

Unfortunately it's a game, and it's just gotten more and more convoluted since TX doesn't regulate Roofing, like foundation work, so anyone can grab a hammer and ladder to say "I'm a roofer!"

So many "investors" bury themselves in complex, expensive situations to protect themselves from some unknown threat to their non-existent business.Figure out if you have any shooting skills (or even enjoy the game) before spending money on $600 Nikes or an indoor basketball court. 

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

Currently, I have a weekly check in with my current contractor, but alot of time it is a chasing game.

Stuff I've Looked At & ConclusionInitially, I thought of looking into the foreclosure game.