This is so helpful!

It’s also inspiring to hear how much your family motivates you—having that “why” is so important!

When selling properties occupied it's a challenging task because your buyer pool is so limited to just investors.

This is why I got into note investing - I spent 20+ years in commercial and residential real estate - then for my own portfolio looked at tax liens and realized there is not much creativity that can be had there, but if you have a creative math mind there is so much you can do with notes to be creative and as you mention create income, or wealth building. 

At the end of the day your cabinet colors will not necessarily add $ to your purchase price since color is so subjective.

It is harder to find something right in Orlando because STR is so popular.  

I mean even Brandon Turner who is so beloved on BP ( and rightfully so) has taken his share of negative comments here on BP.

It's a pretty good deal in our minds, and we are inclined to stay there because rent is so cheap.

This would make decision making hard, on top of likely needing owners to sign mortgage guarantees, etc.Not enough involvement/too many owners, that you no longer satisfy SECs rules for involvement and it is really a security that needs registered or exempted.Some middle ground, like DSTs or these other fractional ownership, where the admin work is so intensive that fees need to be higher to make it worthwhile for the operator.Then again, I am drawn to real estate, so by nature drawn to traditional, proven structures.  

There is so much I do not yet know, but I can't wait to learn!