My family also goes to the Gulf Shores area of Alabama each year, and virtually every listing I've seen there is Sat-Sat during the summer.I would suggest Sat-Sat because I think that works with more people's M-F work schedule. 

I suppose it's a lot easier for me to say/do this because I operate 100% electronically, but even if someone only looks at the sheet for a few seconds to answer a question, then I think it's worthwhile to include them.

Operationally nothing changes.  

Request a detailed list of documents and information from the seller, including financials, leases, contracts, capital expenditures, surveys, environmental reports, open permits, and the Certificate of Operations.2.Physical Property Due Diligence.

It explains why they are usually in the lowest barrier space within the industry (until recently not even a license was required & many still operate illegally).As a Philadelphia resident and active investor in the city I fully endorse investing in Philadelphia but only if you’re receiving sound advice. 

There are lots of people operating illegally and you can find them advertising properties illegally all over the BP Marketplace. 

Think it would be a great place to connect with other management operations and partners to bounce ideas, connect and potentially expand operations, etc. 

To add additional context,  I would personally be more willing to sign my name onto a $6M mortgage collateralized against a $10M asset in an "A" market that has historically low vacancy rates, no deferred maintenance and is located in a stable market with a rent roll that covers the debt services and operating expenses with reasonable cushion for reserves than sign my name on a $90,000 loan collateralized against a $100K property in a C/D unstable market with high vacancy rates and where capex will disproportionately impact operations.

I’d love to hear about the red flags to watch out for, so I can hopefully avoid the same headaches.For me, clear communication and transparency upfront are key, but I know not every lender operates that way.

You don't want to bring over poor operations to STR because you will also fail there.