We recently had guests stay and our checkout time is 11:00. 

A hosting business involves marketing (LTR only markets when there is a vacancy), cleaning/turnover, check-in/check-out procedures, and a concierge communication.The analogy to Walmart is absurd.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Check out Antoine Martel, he has a software and coaching program called Flip System where they hand hold beginner real estate investors through the turnkey process they have completed over 1000 times.The process is typically stressful, teams on the ground are hard to assemble, there are many simultaneous moving parts, and time and capital invested isn't guaranteed to generate a return.

The steps to flipping is fairly straightforward, executing and the logistics is where a lot of people fail. 

In fact I'll be visiting Fort Wayne to explore from 7/20-7/23, drop a line if any particular area/places I should check out!

Hey Evan,I would check out BiggerPockets' Top 2024 Cash Flow Markets spreadsheet.

Thomas,Check out @Beth Johnson and her book, "the bible of private money lending": "Lend To Live". 

I want to know what kind of loan I should go for assuming everything is check out.

Sorry for all the question, just trying to get a feel for this and they just sent me an offer to check out the Panama Coffee farm.