I think you will learn a lot from it; Is This the Most Beginner-Friendly Way to Start Investing?

>How well do log cabins in the area tend to perform in terms of bookings?

We are in Los Angeles, and although we do not own anything in SD, we hold a loan on a portfolio of SFR's there that is not performing at the moment.

One thing NOT in their contracts is their performance numbers.

I currently own a successful short-term rental in Fort Lauderdale and have identified a new property nearby that I’m confident will perform well.

I even do write ups on my blog where I share their performance and outline the challenges I faced with each one.Why do I do this?

Many who started out as Novice beginners with fix and flips and now do large new construction and Multi family projects. 

Alternatively if they all love the deal, that's also likely a good sign.You can get a dog of a property in a crap neighborhood that will yield a 13.6% gross cap (not saying yours is), but that certainly doesn't tell the whole financial picture of how the asset will perform.

I performed the BRRRR on one property with the intent of attracting an elderly couple (which I did and they love the place).

Market Insights: Are there specific neighborhoods or property types in Philadelphia that I should target as a beginner?