My advice would be to specifically retain a potential eviction attorney from the start, in order to be prepared for how this *may* go. 

What do contractors typically charge to come out to a potential property and walk through and fill out a SOW with pricing?    

In efforts to get more experience with IOS, we are seeking a financial partner that potentially has experience with this asset class. 

Since you’re already networking and have some good realtor contacts, focus on narrowing down your investment strategy (like buy-and-hold or house hacking) and target markets with solid cash flow potential.

Any smallerunits just make them equivalents of a 10 x15. 3 5 x 10's= 1unitAlthoughI am counting them all as the same, the reason, I say count by sizeis for when you build.Nowlets calculate "Demand":Numberof units needed (Step 1) minus Number of units existing (Step 2) =Quantity to build.Town1:500- 400 = 100Town2:300- 100 = 200Town3:andso on.Thiswill help you pick which town you have the greatest potential forsuccess.

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

I’d dig into this a bit more.Another assumption that stood out to me as potentially problematic is the 6% income growth and only 3% expense growth.

Considering recent market insights, reallocating your $300K brokerage account into a multifamily property while keeping your townhouse rented could be advantageous.Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has accumulated a record amount of cash, suggesting a cautious stance due to potential market overvaluation.

Avoiding errors and being educated on the laws can save time, money, and potential legal challenges.

What are the best methods for finding potential properties outside of the MLS?