Whether or not STR regulations will continue to be relatively lax in Albuquerque is exactly what I'm wondering about Definitely seems like getting the scoop from a local source versed in STRs is my next step.

However, if you’re committed to a specific suburban area, working closely with a local agent who knows the market well could be invaluable.Working with an Agent: Starting with a knowledgeable agent in your chosen market can definitely help streamline your efforts and prevent that analysis paralysis.

You'll definitely want to prepare a "Schedule of Experience", which is basically a spreadsheet showing the deals you've done over the last 36 months or so.

You definitely don't.

Definitely encourage you to practice analyzing a few properties using the “Deal Finder” at the top of your screen, and the Calculators (Under “Analyze Deals). 

Thank for sharing this classification list, this helpful as I've seen the various 'classes' of homes but never really looked into the definition of each one.

Definitely smart researching this before purchasing as it’s more difficult than many believe.

I’ll definitely keep in mind to check zillow and redfin for history. 

While the brokerage you choose definitely has a big impact on your business, the agents (investor friendly) that you surround yourself with within that brokerage are going to be a key factor.

If all HMLs in the area are this way, I'd definitely start looking outside of the area.