Be ahead of the game, grab chances that fit your investing plan, and keep eyes on your money aims.Good luck!

Hi Brian, I’m planning on visiting the area next week to do exactly just that.

At the end of the day, this has very limited impact as long as Susie has planned ahead.

Check with a tax professional, but if you have lived in the home for 2 of the previous 5 years, you may not owe any capital gains tax, and so a 1031 is irrelevant.If you didn't you may want to wait.If you do go ahead, read about 'mortgage boot'.

Re-visit old hobbies. 

I am hoping we will get some last minute visits but who knows!

Find the area you want to learn the most about and visit with their planning and development department.

If, while running your numbers, the returns are within range to your criteria, do not lower the expenses to "make it work", but just know that some months may be higher, some may be lower, and if you have the cash reserves to support a higher bill or unexpected repair, then the underwriting at least helps you mentally prepare ahead of time.Any calculator, based on the inputs from any noobie or seasoned professional, will NEVER be the same as your actual numbers.

Online info and webinars are great, but you have to go to meetups to workshop what you are learning with others doing the same and others ahead of you on their journey.

Looking ahead to 2025, our strategy would be to buy a second STR.