I will say that even though you get the boost from VRBO and AirBNB, the first year of operation is usually lean as you build up the rep.Offering a discount on the stay is a way to be more attractive but don't go crazy.

When picking a market, I would look for things like population and job growth, rental demand, and economic diversity—basically, is the area attracting people and businesses?

And of course all the events and attractions that draw people to Myrtle Beach are just 20 minutes away.In addition to Murrells Inlet, I would consider the adjacent Surfside Beach... which sits right between Garden City Beach and Myrtle Beach. 

Further, not only did I learn numerous concepts, techniques, strategies, principles, etc that I used in my business career, but I still do so today.  

What seems most attractive for now seems to be multi-family markets starting out and eventually moving into 5-20 unit properties for growth. 

With zoning changes making California’s real estate market even more attractive, now’s a great time to dive in.

We then export this data into an Excel spreadsheet to review metrics such as average occupancy, daily rates, and annual revenue for that specific property type and location.We'll also look at the top-performing properties in the area and analyze the amenities they offer, their location, proximity to attractions/beach etc.

Common syndicator game of throwing out huge returns when other funds are going under because they want you to only look at that shiny number and not what their past performance has been@Chris Seveney 25.7% Annualized Return / 21.7% IRR.This was my first passive investment and yes I was under educated, naive and attracted by the expressed returns. 

I agree with @Murali Jesudoss, I had pulled back from investing when things got super crazy in the last year or so, but I believe things are stabilizing and deals will start to become more attractive. 

•Lower Rent Slightly to Attract Tenants Faster•Offer Move-In Incentives (e.g., discounted first month, lower security deposit)•Pivot to Mid-Term Rentals (traveling professionals, snowbirds, digital nomads)•List on Multiple Platforms (MLS, Facebook Marketplace, Furnished Finder for mid-term stays)6.