I recognize how much work is needed to succeed in this industry, and thanks to the US Army working hard has never been an issue for me.

@Jenna SchulzeAs a newbie investor with limited capital, I’d invest close to home.Invest in areas you know well.I’ve been in the RE industry since 1978 and people always ask me:What’s the best market to invest in?

Brokers are your best friend as we have the entire industry at the palm of our hand and usually save you time & money.

Beside the government regulation and insurance shutting down certain markets, STR industry will continuously grow.

The value of the hotel is based off of how well it's being operated.My advice would be to get a job in the hotel industry.

I’m based out of Lehi, Utah, and have always been fascinated by the potential of real estate to create opportunities and build wealth.After spending time learning about the industry and what it takes to succeed, I’m ready to dive in and start making deals happen!

Going back to a W2 is not what I want to do, at least not in my old industry. 

The existing number of vacation rentals are so far over those caps that anyone who gets on the wait list today will likely wait 5-10 years before they're up for a permit.I do think this is the natural progression of what is still a relatively new industry.

They have a NEW TITLE AGET KIT FOR BEGINNERS accredited instruction here: (and association membership for those in the industry) https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-traini...

Or you want to leave the STR industry?