Many of my clients are high W2 earners who are taking advantage of the "STR loophole." 

I, and the investors that I work with find the advantages with new construction investment properties are so great it is sometimes hard to compete. 

. #1 is probably flushing "flushabe wipes" and female products. 

Now let's compound that natural advantage by fact your from TX.

With your background as an electrician, contractor, and project manager, you have a unique advantage in real estate.

Your strategy takes advantage of your employment cash flow and ability to control discretionary spending.  

And or thought people were taking advantage.

Bear in mind, you're not investing in a retirement account to take advantage of tax deductions, as there are no taxes.   

If you have a competitive advantage that you can bring to your co-hosting/managing, then I would recommend looking for owners with properties that mesh well with your target resident.For example, if you are an active duty military servicemember with unique insight into what a servicemember is looking for, lean into that.

That's a powerful advantage that many financial advisors might overlook.💡 Tax AdvantagesThis is where my tax brain gets excited!