However, do you think that the program ultimately exists to assure that you succeed or does it exist to make PM money?

If this is helpful to anyone reading- I vet deals for PMLs now and charge $200 to underwrite their deal, discuss the weak points I see, discuss contract recommendations, suggest verbage to consider, and ultimately help PMLs have a clearer understanding of the level of risk their deal involves.

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

The Tampa Bay market is more of an appreciation play than a cash flow, so I don't really know your ultimate goals with this rental.By the way, I saw that you are here in Sarasota.

So ultimately, its about goals - what are you looking to accomplish, and resources - it takes more money to set up and run an STR vs LTR.  

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

I was on the roof of my home for a few days and ultimately made it to Lafayette, La.

https://www.zillow.com/research/2024-hottest-market-33566/My thought is why go with the second best hottest market when you can go with the #1 hottest market in Buffalo LOL.These lists are somewhat accurate, but ultimately they are not very important. 

We would ultimately not want my parents involved long term so they can recoup all the cash they have in the property.