I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

If Allstate is not offering proper coverage (stress the if) and you can get proper coverage in the surplus lines market you would want to do that. 

Market Fluctuations – What if appreciation stalls, or rates rise, impacting your refi strategy?

Explicitly tell them what you're paying for it so you can get the exact number.Also, we do a 25% property tax relief in SC under the ATI bill - so if you fill out that form, you will get a reduction for 5 years.Info below:ATI Real Property Tax ExemptionSouth Carolina law now allows a partial exemption from taxation of up to 25% of an “ATI fair market value” that is the result of anAssessable Transfer of Interest.

Value: I am paying current market value. 

Since I'm based in Tampa, I don't look outside and compare markets. 

.: Does anyone have any information about the short term rental market in Kyle Texas?

Firstly I apologize that I do not have any market insights data specifically, but Houston has been a rough market as valuations have pulled back.

Detroit is a market where local have a strong competitive advantage over non-locals so you want to use that to your advantage.

What does it look like cash on cash return for market rent?