My wife grew up in Oak Park (near Thousand Oaks).We spent our first year getting our bearings.

Especially if you are actually in the park (ie Peninsula), or directly adjacent. 

Park: Hi BP community, I'm looking for any support, encouragement, wisdom, because I'm feeling pretty defeated as a newer investor.

@Erica Schubach I would say if you have a HOA, it all depends on their regulations, but from what i have seen most HOA in Kansas City area or the cities that are better areas like Lee's sunmit, overland park, they prohibit short term rentals, plus the rules of condo are much more complicated and more strict than single families or townhouses.

Keep that knife sharp instead and find someone who is good at multi family or large scale operations and park your money there. 

They will absolutely increase bookings (for all of those commenting that don't live here) I wouldn't rely to heavily on awning or other data sites as they are just that, data, not taking into account all the nuances of a particular home or community, proximity to the theme parks or clubhouse etc.

here in Florida many of the communities with STR rival and exceed hotels in terms of on sit amenities, water parks, etc.

If we didn't change culture Rosa Parks would still be stuck on the back of the bus.

Currently, I am going through due diligence for a new community. This community has 10 POHs, 4 TOHs, and 2 vacant spaces. There are a few major factors that I consider when looking into a deal-making sense.Let me firs...

Donna has been so on top of the whole process and in keeping me informed that it was really a walk in the park.