Sure, you can choose to use one but nobody needs to.

The big, pressing, motivator in my choosing to start with STR is my recent learning about the "STR Tax Loophole" and especially "bonus depreciation."

I would probably choose to do the electrical plumbing first.

One of the reasons I choose STR coverage is to include loss of income.  

Seeing it in person looks much different than video tours and Google map images  I also agree on buying a condo.

To invest, choose A/B class neighborhoods, target properties within 15-20 minutes of major hospitals, budget for professional cleaning, and consider financing loans or lines of credit.Good luck!

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

If anyone has recommendations for free resources—whether it’s books, websites, videos, or anything else that could help me sharpen my skills—I’d really appreciate it.

All of these have free videos on YouTube!

Choose wisely.