Hey Kyle, the agent finder on BP is going to lead you to the best investor friendly agents in your target market. 

I've called support for Airbnb and VRBO many times -- super friendly but no real difference. 

I have two friends who own rental properties and they are successful with their properties, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad twice along with Rental Property Investing and Power of Habit, I've been told by multiple people apart of the Baby Boomer and Generation X that they wish they invested in Real Estate at my age, I was a Resident Advisor at my University and I enjoyed that role so some of the skills are transferrable, and lastly this is the best time for me to take a risk.

Unless you have an STR-friendly HOA in a tourist hotspot (Honolulu, Las Vegas, etc...), I personally don't like properties with HOAs if your plan is to run them as STRs.  

I have a friend who's a professional vacation rental property manager and he uses Guesty for Pro to manage 100+ units.

One of my friends has his securities 7 license and does lots of raises for DST's and other various sources of capital needs  (inventions, business start ups, etc.) 

The first line you mention the increasing friend of investor looking for.

You become a mark.Constructive criticism is your friend.

The impact on real estate is twofold: increased demand for housing in both the rental and purchase markets, and a shift in housing preferences towards urban, tech-friendly developments with smart home features and high-speed internet connectivity.Relative AffordabilityWhile many markets are pricing out investors, San Antonio is maintaining its reputation for affordability.

One of my friends recently asked me for advice, and I want to make sure there's not something I'm missing or a better option for him.