Another would be you are building other units next door/nearby and you can chalk this build up to the "learning curve".I didn't see a CFO on GLH or GLC's website, but I'm sure you have someone doing this type of financial analysis for your developments?

You will build up cash on a monthly basis that could be used to invest other places either rental properties or the stock market. 

There you can build up your skills even further and these jobs can pay a lot if you are producing great results.  

And with PPC, you’re competing against companies spending $50K-$75K per month on ads.You can also go the organic SEO route, but that takes time to build up and you'll probably end up paying someone to do that for you anyways.At the end of the day, cold calling is tried and true.

I will say that even though you get the boost from VRBO and AirBNB, the first year of operation is usually lean as you build up the rep.Offering a discount on the stay is a way to be more attractive but don't go crazy.

If you'd ask this question while still employed I'd say apply the $8500 toward knocking down the debt quicker but since that is not the case I would build up your reserves to about 6 months then begin applying those funds to bring down the debt. 

It takes time and effort to build up to the point where you’re not relying on a W2 job, but starting now puts you on the right path.If you have any questions about investing or need guidance as you get started, don’t hesitate to reach out.

I'm also thinking that if you are just getting your first credit card it may take you a year or two to build up some credit in the US to get loans.I don't think I would want to invest at all over here in the UK because I've seen first-hand how much worse it is and how "renter happy" it is over here.

Years later versus equity buildup.  4.  

I'm a fairly new investor and was looking for some advice on what my next move should be if I want to build up a portfolio of STR's.