I have a home that is an STR in a highly desirable tourist destination.

San Antonio is a great market depending on what you’re desiring to do.Are you located in San Antonio?

You communicated a desire for quieter music, they complied.

Take away the dirt cheap real estate, this town isn't really desirable to anybody, and I think this is a huge distinction between Cal City and Desert Hot Springs, Julio.  

I have a home that is an STR in a highly desirable tourist destination.  

I was able to find a duplex recently that met the 1% rule, in a desirable area, but it took some time digging, and lots of offers.

A desire and ability to share their knowledge4.

Assuming you have the drive, capability and desire to be more of active investor/player this is what I would do if I had $10,000 to start out.I would first get really really good at underwriting deals …and then find a property that has a 25% amount of equity upside in the deal day one and also a combination of healthy cash flow that can support the property DAY 1!!!.

Some of my best contractors are ones who made mistakes early, but showed a desire to grow and energy to work hard, and therefore our businesses grew together.

On top of this, our property management options also leave something to be desired.