The reason I say that is you won't run into STR regulation as much in those areas as they are key to the economy. 

Honestly, the biggest challenge in your market won't be finding deals, it will be over regulation and lack of control over your property.

What matters is that you have more knowledge about an area than your competition and you have the correct team established.

Here are some tips and insights to consider as you begin building your real estate portfolio:Options:Refinancing: If you have equity in your condo, consider refinancing to access funds for future investments.Investment Loans: Explore options like conventional loans for financing future rental properties.HELOC: Depending on your equity and financial situation, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) could provide flexible financing for down payments or renovations on new properties.Build a Financial Strategy:Budgeting: Create a detailed budget that includes mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs for your rental property.Cash Flow Analysis: Calculate expected rental income versus expenses to ensure positive cash flow.Emergency Fund: Set aside funds for unexpected repairs or vacancies.Research the Rental Market:Location: Choose rental properties in areas with strong rental demand and potential for appreciation.Tenant Profile: Understand the demographics and preferences of renters in your target market.Market Trends: Stay updated on rental market trends and local regulations affecting landlords.Property Management:Self-Management vs.

Generally it felt like a well run establishment.

This regulation only ask about another 6 months 

Maybe they changed the regulation?

The risk to you is that by selling partial ownership you may be selling a security under the Federal definition and therefore depending on the method used to find investors could be violating Federal or state securities regulations.  

This was essential for us, because we wanted to have the opportunity to get to know this established mentor and potentially work with him.- Ability to Network with other students: We not only wanted a mentor, we wanted a tribe.

Lenders usually look for established rental income history rather than future projections.Alternative Documentation: Some lenders may consider future rental income if you have a solid lease agreement and other supporting documentation, such as a detailed rental market analysis.