Keep working, saving money, and buy the best asset that your budget allows.

Although it depends n your budgets and expectations. $430 could be chicken feed to you.How big are your pockets lol.Obviously you want them to get bigger!

However, consider STR seasonality, local regulations, and management demands, and ensure your equity loan and new primary residence costs fit comfortably within your budget.

Went over budget and still counting.  

It's been so bad here, that I bought an STR in Indiana with another business partner in 2024 because there are minimal opportunities here - unless you have the ability and budget to extensively source off market properties here.  

So you will need $500k marketing budget.3.

Housing agencies have an annual budget and issue vouchers based on that budget. 

This is the true organizational and budgeting tool that every investor should be using for their projects.

High bedroom counts to attract guests for weddings, families etc.

Capex budget was underfunded.