Tools like BiggerPockets Calculators and rent estimation tools are incredibly helpful.

Use tools like AirDNA or Mashvisor to provide market data on projected rental income and occupancy rates, and make sure your lender works with appraisers familiar with short-term rentals.

Building this company with my family has taught me the power of collaboration and the importance of playing to each other’s strengths.

Just a follow up question, were you utilizing debt to invest, I have always been taught since a young age to try and not utilize debt (I come from a family of stock market investors, traditional business owners) where debt is not utilized as frequently which I obviously understand debt can be a very powerful tool and utilized in a great way its just something I want to avoid with my investments to an extent any suggestions for investing without debt or as little as possible. 

I'm in very similar position, looking to start my RE investing journey around Boston area and facing struggle to cash out on my stock portfolio to try to get a MF, that using BP analysis tools, will be barely break even...even in slightly farther surrounding areas. wishing us both luck though! 

Let’s collaborate and share insights...sometimes a simple conversation can spark your next big move. 

You also have to be super detail-oriented, focused on continuous improvement regarding the property and guest experience, very in-touch with what it's like to be a guest at the property (and a cleaner of it as well), and focused on technological tools and opportunities. 

Section 8 is best used as a risk mitigation tool for properties in super low income, high crime areas.

The folks on BP are a great resource as is all the training and tools. 

I don't disagree that it is a good tool for someone just starting.Now, should folks be using such tools in the first place?