This has become increasingly popular after the suit settled 2024 with the National Association of Realtors regarding commissions and client representation.see article:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/15/economy/nar-realtor-commissio...Good luck!

Wishing you a successful start to your REI journey—looking forward to seeing your progress!

I know this next part isn´t popular in the STR world, but..

The West Cola/Cayce stuff I could see being popular with University students or medical employees. 

At my point in life everything I own is both a cash flow superstar and appreciating nicely, because I'm invested in growing, popular areas.If I was just starting off now, I'd probably be aiming for value-add in good areas where I could either live there while improving the unit(s) - ie a duplex, triplex - or where I could trade sweat equity for profit, or both.

Since everyone already purchases the streaming services at a year subscription, just provide a smart tv with logins to all the popular streaming services.

But they had to jump through a dozen HOA hoops..eventually, the building got stricter on short-term stays.For single-family homes, if you can snag something with a scenic deck or quick access to popular spots, you’d be surprised how many travelers pay a premium for that “living like a local” vibe.

So I would really focus year by year and see you're making tangible progress, but more importantly no moving backwards.

Hugely popular area.Our cabin is doing good, hopefully the calendar will fill in more throughout the year.Although lots of people visit the area there is a lot of competition. 

As you progress, maintaining a clear line of communication with your team, especially your property manager, will allow you to stay ahead of maintenance issues and tenant needs, keeping your operations smooth and your tenants happy.If you haven't done so already, consider outlining your goals and investment criteria with a property manager early on.