Running an STR is infinitely easier when you live close by, and progressively harder with distance.

It seems that Decatur and Athens are both on the path of progress.

He said it will take $30 and 3 days of delay for him to add me which would show down progress.

It's been a 7+ year journey for me, but I have so much to look back on! I love sharing my journey with other real estate investors. Anyone want to chat 1:1? 

ADUs are so popular here that an whole cottage industry has sprung up around the quick and inexpensive conversion of garages.

It is normal to have 6 cars at every booking for our PF cabin so the likelihood keeps going up that someone would want one as EV's become more popular.

Keep learning and exploring opportunities, and you'll continue to progress toward your goals.

This is what leads to the popularity of “live in flips” where you move in to the new property and spend 2 years fixing and upgrading the property before selling your primary home/flip tax free.

I am a big believer in living below your means, and I also know from 10 years of investing that you need to capital to make any significant progress in this game.

There are some popular nationwide companies like New Western - you can check to see if they are in your area, and if so, get on their list.