Also, I am assuming since you house hacked that you only did 5% down, which then increases your mortgage payments compared to 25% down buyers.

Compared to other potential investments.  

Even if it's just part time, the key to figuring out how PM is done well is by being present around people who have mastery of the industry. 

It was a true trade-off as the Logan area is more limited in STRs and new builds so ADRs are higher and likely to stay there compared to RRG where the market is headed towards being flooded and there's the potential of ADRs going down like in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. 

My goal is to build the capital needed to start investing in Real Estate, and I felt this was the best way to get there.I spent 6 years as a project superintendent with a commercial builder, followed by 2 years as a construction manager in the track home industry.

I've been in the lending Industry for 20 years, and I feel many people on BiggerPockets give misleading information a lot of times.

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Seeing success firsthand, especially in a hands-on industry like construction, must have been a powerful motivator.

Florida has some strong rental areas, but things like insurance, taxes, and property management can vary a lot depending on the city.If you ever want to compare notes or chat about market trends, happy to share what I’ve seen!

What are your thoughts on its potential to deliver financial freedom quickly compared to traditional real estate investments?