It just takes a little time/effort to get the right information to stick.1.

If you purchase over that limit, you just put 25% of the difference down.  

Passive income through real estate is one of the most powerful ways to build generational wealth.

My excess cash flow per year is around $300k in cash, meaning theoretically I could do 6 deals, but in order to make that salary (HHI $722k) I need someone with the time to do the repairs and manage the tenants.

I'm not sure I'd want to go past 10 STRs ever and I'm trying to decide if it's worth Co-Hosting or just save up for the next one.

I mentor a few investors especially just starting.  

You'll get a feel for the age of the neighborhoods, the vitality of the commercial buildings, the ease of location, the closeness to jobs.The markets you're describing are more linear, and usually have lower capital appreciation.

for me, the ones that cashflow the most are the ones that I bought with 3% long term debt, they were new (low maintenance) and they are in high appreciating areas(just a bonus but does not impact cashflow).

Right click on it and select "Save as".

Strip the floor to the subfloor and paint over it to stain block then just recarpet or put in vinyl to mitigate future stains.