I started STR to offset my W2 incomes and found how easy industry was and focused last 2 years on it. 

This means your tenants' private-sector jobs will eventually end.

Their funds are very diverse in mobile home parks, self storage , industrial, Multifamily, etc   So they are like a fund of funds.

There are other ways to be part of the real estate industry besides being an investor and those may be more financially advantageous for you. 

If you think about it in any industry less transparency and more friction in the transaction will increase fees/commission vs reducing them.I like the idea as an investor of having different agents, a team of agents maybe 3-4 bringing me deals, but I think less of that will happen now as all will have to have you sign some kind of agreement up front. 

As a Developer and Investor in the Rawland Development and Glamping Industry.Also have AI Technology designed and developed for STR Industry.

Those who excel are generally focused on specific asset types whether it be Restaurant/Hospitality; Office, Industrial etc.

Being in the industry for over ten years and running over 500 machines myself I can only say they are bad dudes. 

The Sampling Method is typically used for properties with nearly identical blueprints such as fast food chains or nursing facilities.EXPERIENCE OR “RULE OF THUMB” APPROACHThis approach is based upon the specialist’s experience in the industry and their ability to estimate the costs.

Do you think its helpful & necessary for upskilling teams or is the industry not in need of it?