As long as you stay in the better areas I think there’s plenty of demand for mid term rentals.  

Then supply and demand begins to happen, when the masses begin to think it’s too hard and go chase the new thing, supply and demand happens again.

Also research rental demand, particularly from traveling professionals, students, and medical staff. 

It's a super saturated market following the pandemic work from home demand.

What liability falls on me, the landlord, if there are animals living in my units? 

These can bring significant revenue.lease of any equine / animal pens?

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.

Your thought process on the contractor providing quotes to possibly "win" a job may seem correct on surface level as a lot of businesses offer "free-mium" products - but ultimately time is money, especially in real estate where good contractors are in high demand and could better spend their time finishing a project before accepting the next one. 

FYI, because of all the lawsuits he had to rebrand and change his company name from "Fortune Forclosures" and "Flipping on Demand"  to "Empire Real Estate Builders". 

In general, RE realized the largest appreciation rate post pandemic due to easy money spurring investor demand, and depending on the market, the mass wave of demand entering into the STR market.