I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in planning.

Timing and location critical Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Would have done better if not slowed down by COVID in 2020 Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Raul Velazquez The 3 things I would recommend besides reading books/audio/sites are:1.

Quote from @Karen Faulkner: Wondering what you would recommend as a better investment than STR or is STR still a viable investment?  

Didn't have a lot of free time, which my wife didn't like.Read copy & paste below to better understand Property Classes:------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Quote from @Marc Shin: Would like recommendations for curtain colors and rug colors for this living room.

I also recommend that you attend some local real estate investment meetup groups.

Do you have tips for structuring short-term leases that protect me as a landlord while accommodating their needs?