I'm driving down to Jacksonville this weekend and should be launching the new campaign on Tues or Weds.

If the house is in a non-sketchy area, San Pedro is really close to a lot of desirable destination points (the port, the marina, Rancho Palos Verdes, weddings at Wayfarer Chapel, etc) and I think you would see good demand for it as an STR.  

I also have experience in the hospitality industry and am considering purchasing a wedding venue.

I mean, wedding!

Checking the David Greene One Team on Wed. 

I am convinced to scale, wed need to move away from HOA, just manage on our own 

The money I'll get from retirement in 10 years will be plenty to take care of mom and dad, but the investment properties are designed to help the kiddos pay for college, weddings, etc.I'm a bit new to Bigger Pockets and I'm a casual real estate investor...looking to get a bit more serious.

. :)  @Richard Bull and @Willem Botha - There are a group of local investors who have started meeting every Weds at 7:30 at the City and State Coffee Shop.  

Purchase a 3 or 4-unit in my partners name using FHA, after the wedding in mid 2024Any creative ideas?????

I'm not hitting the "major" vacay spots, but more in line with local events; wine festivals, wedding venues, etc...