Yes, I have investors actively buying STRS on O'ahu at this time and they are planning to make money off of these investments.  2.  

Highly suggest some YT videos for training / help on the platform.

In addition to that, platforms like HomeAdvisor or Angi are great for finding vetted professionals, and local builders associations or the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce may have directories or recommendations. 

Sounds to be like you are seeking retirement advice on a platform that mostly advocates for long term wealth.

In your case, you are probably better off buying a break-even deal in Tampa then a deal with $200 cash flow OOS.

Additionally, consider operational costs like cleaning, staffing, and marketing, as they can quickly add up.For management, outsourcing to a professional property manager or leveraging tech platforms for bookings and operations could streamline things, especially if you plan to scale.

People were so quick to say he was way off base.   

He showed with a young guy, We worked our butts off for 3 days.

For example, I wanted to buy a cheap, off-market hoarder house or fixer-upper under $X.

It's a platform for a few different things!