I just listed my last property for sale, a fourplex in Pocatello, because now I focus more on commercial RE and syndications to be a true passive investor and not deal with tenants and repairs.

We know that they’re building up, it's near a hospital and it is a good neighborhood.

Sri,Are you a General Contractor/Builder or are you simply looking for financing to build a 2-4 unit?

Over the years every single time I went over his house to hang out we would talk about money, investing and the future we were building.

Because it's easy to get a license, but it's hard to build a business.Who is going to list their home with a guy who lives in another country?

I'm building some currently (so obviously I think that works). 

What are the comps selling for (last 3-6 months)in the neighborhood?

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Building a solid team is another crucial factor.

Has anyone purchased any STR investments in the last couple years?