Im not an STR SME - I would check with Mike Savage and Dan Rivers - theyre the local experts on STRs.

Yes you can check eventbrite and facebook. 

Someone that knows the ins and outs of doing a project like this in the city you want to do it.

You will be surprised how many fall out deals I see from new and experienced investors that try to shop it based on rate and fees. 

Hey nice to meet you PatrickI forgot to say that I’m an out of state investor but definitely want to come and join meetups I’m new to this market and thinking to invest on west Columbia, Lexington and Greenville on the northeast. 

Figure out what the seller is looking for.

If they don’t, that’s a red flag, and I’d be out of there.Hope that helps! 

My mother originally agreed for me to refi some money out of the equity of a house we co own but then she changed my mind after I signed the contract on the guesthouse.  

Had a quick question.I purchased the property for $500K about 10 years agoI'm selling the property for $575K with the Fire DamageI received an insurance check of $380K for the fire damage.After Paying off the Mortgage + Escrow + Realtor Fee's, I'll be left with about $150K.My question is will I get taxed on this $150K?

If you are on the fence between direct ownership and going the syndication route, seek out both investments and select the investment that offers the best fundamentals and return profile.