I had to develop tenacity and perseverance when starting my business back in the mid 1990's. 

Quote from @Joy Daniels: I manage short-term rentals in the Sarasota area, and I'm always looking for innovative ways to boost occupancy rates year-round.From your experience, what marketing strategies have had the biggest impact on keeping your properties booked?

Having a great self-storage facility software for online management is key!!

Leverage will be reduced from the max available, reserve requirements increased and, typically, you would be required to use a professional property manager.

If you think you can manage a mortgage, taxes, insurance and the upkeep of a home while paying your student loans then buying is not  bad idea but if you think you will overstretch yourself renting is nto bad either.

There is so much growth here - population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here.

Even with some people I believe are honest, I simply believe most do not properly analyze and manage risk, as is evident with nearly every syndication doing capital calls right now because they didnt properly plan for rising rates.Dave Van Horn however, along with his company PPR one of the few people I trust in the real estate space.

Maybe attend a chamber of commerce meeting and ask around where development will start.

.- Current owners purchased many lots and they haven't developed them.

I have been following the Real Estate Investing industry for a while and just recently decided to put my focus into it and implement a plan I had in mind for years.So I went down to Puerto Vallarta I put together a team of local realtors, brokers, contractors, property managers and a lawyer.