@Colleen Sutherlandif you're serious my recommendation would be to spend time in person building your network. 

in addition on the west coast we just don't really have zombie or boarded up houses.. at least not like other areas of the country we have a shortage of actual housing units.

I feel like it’ll help clients feel more in control of the process, especially when they have busy schedules.Right now, I’m actively looking for ways to connect with new buyers and sellers without going overboard on spending.

In addition, it had a full gut with all-new plumbing, electricity, HVAC, etc... the renovation cost 250K+All projects were done remotely with a back-and-forth arrival to the states.

Additionally, the beauty of a 1031 exchange is you do not have to exchange "all or nothing". 

Spending as little time on each door as possible.  

If there's less than 20% equity, investors might want an additional discount to make up for the additional risk.

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.

I’m beginning my journey into real estate investing with the goal like many of you of generating passive income and discovering financial freedom without having to rely on a “day-job” for much longer, so I can travel more and spend more time with my young kids/family.

Additionally, house hacking isn’t an option as I have 3 young children.