You get to pick what you want.  

I think if you have a little extra time, operating a smaller STR business can pick up some good income.

Most big cities have good Facebook groups dedicated to STR in their area and is a good way to connect with tons of hosts in the area and pick their brain. 

My advice would be to follow up with Vitaliy and pick his brain as much as he will allow.

End of that relationship came when owner called us and expected us to go pick up their guy, who's truck broke down, and drive him to the house - and didn't want to pay us anything for this!

Some of the materials we choose and asked him to pick up (such as flooring) he replaced with low quality materials, I assume to keep more of our money for himself. 

Pick one that is improving, homes being renovated and flipped, vacant storefronts being turned into cool coffee shops etc.Good luck.

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

The money partner on these deals will bring in about $35,000 to $50,000 for each deal and the expected IRR is around 25%-35% each year for the 3 year period essentially doubling their money in 3-4 years.So rather than focusing on picking up a couple of coaching clients this year, I think I am just going to focus on finding money partners to buy deals with.  

@Mike Dymskiagree - a lot of new investors are trying to pick a market based on solely on math.