He told me he has about 10 houses flipped,  and now he can just kick back and relax.

But the military found ways to do it, implemented new training techniques, and whole generations of new soldiers have responded to them.

I think the city in TX would also develop much faster than CA because TX has more relaxing regulations to build houses.

@Jon Dawes the best technique here is to lean on other investors in your market. 

So often you see a bland 'beach/ocean' themed STRs...I get it, people are booking your condo to go to the beach and relax, but you can have a fun, stand out theme that still revolves around the ocean, relaxation, etc.

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You've got the experience, and your friends want to relax while their money grows.

Seems like most who are successful with that technique did grow up in the hood.

Morris pulled out many of the tactics of those days.the biggest was his take away close technique.. your interested.. well we are so busy that we cant talk to you for 3 months and 5 days and you getter be at your appointment when its your time.. then get them on the phone and  they like a certain  property and they reply  sorry that sold.. now you have this false sense of urgency and they just jump at the next one.

Naybe search for lenders who are more relaxed  about it?