Market Conditions: South Florida has a dynamic real estate market.

Ask them if they'd mind sharing their experience with you.. if they'd recommend the area or not, and lastly if they could maybe send you a P/L sheet to see their income, expenses etc.You might run into some hosts that aren't responsive or any help, but it just takes a few people to share insight to get a good idea of the market you're dealing with.

@Jaedon StoutBRRRR Strategy - This works well when buying properties below market value and rehabbing them to increase equity.

Hello everyone, I am analyzing the Indio, CA market as a short term rental investment and we'd love to speak to someone who is self managing their own vacation rental.  

Gradually scale by researching high-growth markets, partnering with experienced investors, and exploring financing options like SBA loans.

Challenges and Opportunities Unique to IndianapolisSeasonality: Tenant interest tends to slow in winter, so try to avoid vacancies during those months.Diverse Neighborhoods: Indianapolis has varied sub-markets.

Once the time is right, with enough research, I would jump into a market (hopefully local if affordable) and get started.

I use Beyond pricing in my vacation rental markets and Pricelabs in my city/mid-term rental markets.

Search in perplexity.ai for vendors in your market and reach out. 

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.