It is in a perfect location (off the square) in a very popular tourist town outside Austin, Texas. 

Open to ocean view, close to tourist areas by transit, farm ground or ranch land.  

Understand that they are doing this to make a profit, so it will be more expensive than coordinating maintenance yourself.It may be a decent program for a DIY owner that wants to just outsource maintenance, but you will have the same maintenance issues with this company that you would with a PMC:1) Higher costs2) Admins answering the phones & assigning work, that just know the basics about maintenance.

This area is not only become a very hot tourist spot but a place to retire and hide.  

In order to work Joes program would take at least 5-10k.

A good mix of LTR'S is a very good idea so that all your eggs aren't in the STR basket.I like tourist destinations where STR'S are heavily ingrained and almost impossible to ban or regulate out of existence.

The draw is actually this coming Fri for 2026The market for STR seems saturated in popular/touristic regions, however, if you have a unique property and offer affordable pricing, you may get descent occupancy. 

Did you join any coaching programs?

I believe a large amount of our ad spend was spent to advertise the program.

A mentor ship program is how most people do it.