we have investors who are trying to decide between long term rentals on new builds and short term rentals on new builds in midwest markets in urban adjacent core neighborhoods. how are yours performing?

With your diverse background and experience in STRs, transitioning into multifamily investing is a solid next step.

This is a great place to learn and further investigate investing in real estate.

I don't know the laws in Australia, but in the states, you can usually get a low down payment loan if you will live in the place and you can do this up to a 4 unit and rent out the rest.

Learn as much as you can for free first before dropping thousands on courses or mentors. 

What can happen is PMC 2 charge you 4%, but when an offer comes in they may have to negotiate with you to include the other agent's commission in the sales price, which may cost you depending on what the property appraises for.

There's great advice in this thread already.

I used him in 2023 and it was $1,000 give or take?

You don't have to use a QI like in a 1031. 

Investing in real estate is a great way to generate passive income and wealth if you are in a position to do so.