I would emphasize what John said, be smart and have reserves.

Don't mean to pick on you, Charles, as you have some good points, but wanted to emphasize the long term over short term more cycle dependent aspects of each.

His program emphasizes having good credit (good enough to qualify for conventional mortgages) and leveraging that plus all other assets to acquire more properties.

Change your story each month as different stories will resonate with different people AND use each story to emphasize one of your “who do you know…” questions.

I'm also de-emphasizing residential in my portfolio in favor of commercial, which is probably something I should've done awhile ago.

Just to emphasize what others have said....it is hard to give specific advice on your specific market and niche in Real Estate.

@Jason Clemens - One major item that hasn’t been emphasized yet is the setup cost for an STR.

The fact that you're located close to major highways and popular attractions, such as springs and rivers, makes your farm an ideal destination for nature lovers and those looking for a unique vacation experience.When it comes to positioning your farm stay in the market, I recommend emphasizing the unique aspects of your farm and the activities available for guests, such as farm tours and proximity to nature.

When going over the rental agreement at move-in I emphasize our non-smoking premises rule and the reasons for it.

Thanks @Cody Cook , I agree....I like IRR better; we're in complete agreement.....I could have emphasized IRR vs COC.So, in Austin, you have 10%/yr appreciation.