The down side is that STRs are more work, need to furnish it, pay for utilities and WiFI but in the right market (vacationers and business travelers) it could work. - If I were looking at cash flow as a really important important metric, I'd consider starting a business.

I don't like a busy title like you listed @Michael Calvey.

I am not sure what type of real estate investing you're considering, but it sounds like, with your family and busy job, you won't have a lot of time to be hands-on or personally involved. 

Most of us are running lodging businesses in areas that are zoned residential. 

Rents are sky high in certain neighborhoods of Jersey City (we are second to NYC) as such many of the tenants are professionals with high income commuting to their jobs in NYC by ferry, 24 hour path train and bus. I

The side moral to this story - be in the plumbing business.

Maybe you are needing a new vehicle for your real estate business - they can help ensure this vehicle is on the list that qualifies.

With that being said, what do you plan on doing different this year in your business?

PM business from what I hear is pretty tough and competitive business. 

I'm starting to see and hear signs of interest in real estate, and anticipate that if there is an increase now that it leads to a busy spring and summer.I would like to hear from others who are localized to Colorado and just see what you gals and guys are seeing and experiencing as well.