I can help with the refinance to pull equity out, but no the purchase, as 99% of the industry won't finance mobile homes. 

As more people placed more properties in STR inventory, and as more municipalities taxed and regulated the industry, the profitability of the overall industry has reverted to a much more aligned (lower) risk adjusted return.  

I want to create something that adds value to the industry, so I'm looking to build a solid foundation in this field.

I do generally agree with the sentiment of Austin and the other hosts that fundamentals will always win out in the long run, and this by nature is a long term industry, even the sales side I'm learning.  

Specifically I'm wondering if anyone here local has moved into corporate housing and partnered with some of the different major industries here in town instead of just focusing on medical staff via Air Bnb/Furnished Finder.Let me know!

I get FinTech is a high-risk activity, but imagine the industry will consolidate to one or a few strong players.

To them, everything takes "5 minutes" to do.The entire PMC industry has major challenges when it comes to handling maintenance, so it's a featured topic at most industry conferences. 

It also allows the manager to work directly with the insurance company to resolve issues efficiently.In Texas, this is part of the standard Texas Board of Realtors Property Management Agreement and is considered an industry best practice.

Contrary to most business lending, the REI industry has a lot of "non-bank" lenders that provide attractive loans that can lower your cost of capital and improve your profit/cash flow. 

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?