At the end of the day, having adequate capital to purchase deals is a crucial part of this industry.

You have some great goals and sound pretty adventurous so you are in the right industry lol I love hiking and would love to kitesurf but will start with paddle boarding first. 

Wife is a realtor, hubby is part owner of an industrial construction company.Ideally wed love to get a fix and flip for our first investment.1- what is something you wished you knew before your first flip?

Rely on industry acknowledged experts for advice.

Keep your loan approval process quick and flexible, build strong industry relationships, and offer competitive rates.

Get into sales or a high income industry.

Quote from @Josh Green: I personally am buying and helping clients buy in the Tampa Bay Area for a few reasons:Here, you have a historically strong and consistent tourism presence, limited land/STR allowable areas, highly liquid property compared to selling a cabin in the woods, all 9 classes of visitors in the STR sector, and appreciation.

It's a highly nuanced industry that isn't very regulated so you will need to know what you can and cannot do legally and then create some personalized guidelines around what you want to fund and what you want your returns to look like.

Hi Georgia,The travel sector as a whole has slowed down.  

I'm passionate about learning the ins and outs of the industry, and I'm eager to connect with others who share a similar drive.Whether it's sharing experiences, seeking advice, or exploring new opportunities, I'm here to grow and contribute to this vibrant community.