- Know the property numbers: I would recommend AirDNA (paid version) + enemy method to factor income then back out all expenses properly- Know yourself: Why do you want an STR? 

Building your team/networking is crucial but it is important to know what type of method(s) you are interested in pursuing (flip, BRRRR, str/ltr, etc).

Oh God, too precious.We moved her into a different vacant apartment, and she convinced the owner to buy her a new carpet, because the old one was supposedly ruined by dry plaster dust.  

If so, by what method would I do so?

Then you want to take the cash from the stabler assets and roll that back into another high ROI method. 

Hi Justin.Nice to meet you here  We are also investor in the high desert, we have been doing the house hack method so far 3 sfh in Hesperia and apple valley.

I believe that successfully navigating this initial investment will pave the way for future opportunities, whether in the same market or elsewhere.Living in New York City, I faced a challenging market ;)I chose Montgomery, Alabama.Here's my process:I compiled a list of states with favorable landlord laws.Using Brightinvestor, I identified cities within those states where the median home price falls below the national average ($420k).I excluded cities with negative income growth and rising unemployment rates.I focused on cities with strong appreciation rates over the past five years (over 10%).I compared price-to-rent ratios.I did break two rules: Montgomery has a slight decline in population, and its largest employers are an Air Force base and government agencies.One significant factor that influenced my decision was the promising price-to-rent ratio, suggesting potential for positive cash flow (though I remain cautious about appreciation).Regarding my acquisition strategy:I plan to employ the BRRR method with cash.

Most successful investors are willing to share their methods.

Here's the list of things I disabled for the Nest in my properties for those doing research:- Home/Away Assist: Off- Time-to-temp: Ready (Didn't touch)- Early-On: Off- Cool to Dry: Off- Sunblock: On - Ready (Didn't touch)- Leaf: Ready (Don't remember touching, but could have been enabled during setup)- Airwave: On - Ready- Lock: Currently off for one property (debating if I want to lock the thermostat at 68 for cooling and 78 for heating - and taking special requests from quests) 

Other than that for us, closing is like watching paint dry.