Experience helps a ton.

The key is to do what you are already doing - @Paloma Wodehouse - your research and find a good agent with 20+ years of experience and who really loves real estate.

Your competitive advantage comes from experience, knowing your market, and seeing greater potential in a property than what others may see.

I'm not too hung up on this, because the margins still appear very attractive (from what the agent speculated ARV). my hesitancy stems from a lack of experience and direct steps/plan of action to take on a property I like. 

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well, if you have 1000+ reviews, you obviously have quite a bit of experience

You’ve already got a head start with hands on experience.. and you’re probably way more prepared than you think.That first property can feel both exhilarating and terrifying, so here’s what I’d focus on:Cash Flow & Analysis..

Just my experience.

It would depend on my entire experience with them.

Does anyone have experience with STR in SF?