I highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups...here is BPs list:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

Major cities where STRs have only began rising up and gaining public spotlight with the rise of AirBNB are more likely to have more shifting and less stable regulatory environments since those areas are still in the process of trying to find the balance for STRs within their markets. 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Hi Brian, glad to have you as a part of this awesome community!

The current costs of construction are so high that you can just find more bang for your buck buying as opposed to building.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

So the seller cannot go get another loan for a car, house, apartment, etc. so it damages their credit by stretching them too thin.Am I missing something? 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

With rates high, I don't see much changing in the market as buyers struggle to afford a mortgage. 

My husband and I are most interested in STR air bnbs and Apartment buildings but also love the idea of flipping for BRRRR.