Start small, and trust your instincts.Books and Mentors: "Rich Dad Poor Dad" is a classic.

This may or may not be helpful, but for the sake of throwing all the info on the table to keep this guy in jail, I thought I would chime back in. 

However since I built the relationship, he allowed me on the property to fix chipped/peeling paint and waited until OCTOBER, which was when I finally got to the closing table.

Only caveat I would add is that the OP mentioned that they no longer live in the property which takes owner occupied options like FHA 203(k) off the table. 

Andrew, honestly just keep going.You'll be worth 8 figures soon.Not many people love their jobs, but it puts food on the table and you are clearly good at it if you've been doing it so long.Use some extra income to start getting into RE investing.If you get a seller to carry 15% in 2nd position, you just need a 10% down payment.Its tough to do but everything in life takes sacrifice.

Areas like Windermere and Lake Nona are seeing rapid growth in exclusive developments, offering luxury residences that combine nature and modernity.Palm Beach: This area is an icon of classic luxury.

@Jonathan Feliciano Ask yourself what competitive edge does this boots on the ground partner brings to the table a reputable GC and PM can’t provide?

To be successful right now in STR, you either need to go all out and beat everyone else on their table stakes (pickleball, basketball, game rooms, saunas, hot tubs, etc.) or you need to understand the market better than anyone and pick a niche for that market.Right now, you are one post in and just asking for someone to tell you anywhere in the United States to invest, which is silly.

There is no better way to learn than watching real world first hand.The rich teach their children about money through first hand experience and at the dinner table.

While this may converge with a planning commission meeting for 2024 budgeting, if it is at least on the table for 2025, that would be exciting.