If you are new and don't have a clue, then I would certainly recommend them or some company that can guide you through things until you have an understanding. 

Quote from @Jacob Hrip: I have read this one years ago and it is a great book by a very successful guy in the space!

I am new to real estate investing and got into it because of the book The House Hacking Strategy.I live in San Diego; the rent is just crazy.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

First time on this forum, and just introduced through two books I just read by David Greene and Brandon Turner.  

Enhancing guest experience with small touches, like a welcome basket or local guide, can lead to better reviews and repeat bookings.

Talking to an appraiser early is a smart move—they can guide you on what improvements will add the most value.Don’t forget to fix any deferred maintenance and highlight unique features like tall ceilings or original hardwood floors.Let us know how it goes, and feel free to ask more questions—we’re here to help!

At Rent to Retirement, we've been helping investors navigate these opportunities for over a decade, and we're here to guide you too.

Initially I really wanted to do a STR down in North Padre Texas (as it is a place I have vacationed for years and have stayed in at least 8-10 of the STR in the exact complex im looking into, I see how my STR could stand out amongst the rest since Im huge fisherman down there and that is mainly what those STR are used as, already have boat rental option setup if I go this route, list of fishing and possible guides to go with depending on style of fishing, family, fun, hardcore wade fisherman etc etc and equipment rental available for those that do not have.), the places im looking at are decent $ properties that after running through calculators etc showing 18-22% CoC after management fees etc.But after listening to BP for about a month, now thinking BRRRR possibly and doing up here in the DFW area.

They want to sell for as much as possible.Use the broker's pro forma as a thumb to the wind guide for your interest along with the rest of the offering memo (right location, asset class, etc.).