To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

In my area the number of properties on the market continues to be very small and prices remain elevated and I wonder if this could be a contributing factor.  

For direct booking, Boostly is a solid option.As you grow, consider integrating mid-term rental marketing for steady income with 2-3x the rent, as well as less turnover and wear.

Real estate is all about learning as you go and playing the long game.

Have you decided what market will you be focusing on, and do you have a particular strategy in mind? 

I am looking into my STR options but from what I have learned this is a overflowing market in the area and the vacancy's are increasing so I may look into mid term and long term only.

Your journey in real estate and business ownership is truly inspiring, and it sounds like you've gained a wealth of experience along the way.

It sharpened my tax research skills, which have proven critical when I began handling accounting and tax matters for businesses and real estate investors.Moreover, earning my CPA was just one milestone in my ongoing learning journey.

Why do you think this will do well when you make it look nice on the open market and disclose it's in a flood zone and flooded in the past year?

Its a slow learning process if you havent been in the lending, investing or real estate world before.