We've seen this, and it's going to remain a consistent theme.

It seems to be a common theme.

The underlying theme should be a home that is shared with guests. 2.

Theming is super important, and also identifying the right resorts where you can find buying opportunities.

Ruthless.Here's a general investing theme: "If you can't do it with what ya got, ya won't do it with more."

Consider theming your property based on popular attractions in the area, aligning with what guests are doing when they vacation.

We have had a place there for a couple years and does really well, BUT we self manage and it is now kind of a hobby where we learn as much as possible and keep on learning.....If you do go this route make sure to theme the place, and make it stand out. 

If you survey the landscape of coaching program graduates, a consistent theme emerges: those that "make it" tend to have the drive, curiosity, passion, grit, relience and focus to weather the journey... 

We have a few dozen resort communities that are built specifically to be STR and you won't have to worry about zoning or regulations or even HOA cutting you out.It is a very competitive market with so many units, so you do have to be a good operator and have a clean, attractive, well located and themed out home to stand out and perform well. 

(Before you start reading, I think the overarching theme of this question is that the definition of a Hard Money Lender and Private Money Lender has changed throughout time.