Quote from @Joy Daniels: As a short-term property manager I've seen how this industry changes so often—new guest trends, tech tools, and regulations seem to pop up all the time.

Otherwise with the dwindling tech sector in SF, and the remote work (2-3 days a week) that is most likely here to stay, it just doesn't seem like a strong mid term market to me.

Thanks in advance.This is standard practice in the industry.

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

I am not an expert here but my thought is that you would learn a lot by getting your license and have more credibility in the industry at large so if your time and finances allow- get that license:)

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Investing in Peoria sounds intriguing, especially since you’re drawn to the area and its industrial charm.

I would recommend just reading up more on both industries and make a decision from there.

End goal is get into the commercial housing and industrial.

Anyone dissing Jerry, or anyone else out there who is genuinely putting in the work and deserves every penny they EARNED - In addition to dropping gems that are unmatched in the industry are either under a rock, or don't know what they're talking about because they haven't put in 2 mins of the work to give the man a chance.