I would highly recommend listening to podcasts that highlight the dos and don'ts of real estate investing before you jump right in - in addition, I would focus on building relationships with investors, lenders, agents, etc (even better if they are local to you) in order to have your ducks in a row when you are finally ready to jump in - best of luck! 

To stand out, highlight your own investing experience. 

Read carefully the verbiage from Freddie Mac highlighted above.

Time after time, people on social media discuss the highlights and how much money you can make owning an STR but ignore the ugly/bad that comes with being a host/investor.

Hey @Matthew Chalfant,I was on a National Association of Realtors Summit Zoom call today where they highlighted Charleston, SC as market that they expect to see substantial growth in over the next year!! 

It's a highlight vacation spot for many North and South Carolinians, and brings in many out of state tourists as well.

And highlight that deck!

I highlight that because you said you weren't in a position to get started or simply didn't know how.

With that said, I think it is important to highlight the pain points of Short Term Rentals that often get glossed over by new and experienced investors, or those looking to get into the industry.

Tips on highlighting the wins for him such as no capital gains and such?