It seems to have the highest fees for permits and STR’s in general but it’s the closest to all the major attractions.. do you have any tips and pointers to help me stand out or get started?

The Bank of Family and Friends: Sometimes those closest to us can be willing to back our ventures, especially when we're as passionate as you sound.

The two closest companies gave me soft estimates of roughly $5000, which sounds absurd to me.  

I'd start with whichever is closest to you, learn your market.

When signing up, GR is the closest metro, they don't give an option to list your actual location.

The people closest to me are very negative in my aspirations and I believe joining the wonderful group that BP provides can be a big help.

The closest MeetUp I know of is in Martinsburg, WV., then there are some groups up in Harrisburg.I have met a few other investors in our area.I'm happy to chat and meet downtown sometime.

Buffet is the closest but he has controlling positions much of the time and he is an operator.

Aldea Zama is built and now Aldea premium, the new phase is also built, the new hot areas are Selva Zama, Tulum 101, and Region 8 which are the closest areas to the beach.

But as Tim said the block closest to Belair Rd is the sketchiest.