I ask because I'm looking into acquiring and launching one in Canyon Lake and haven't found local facebook groups like I have in my home area for STR hosts.

The rehab had been completed (04/01/2023) and will be launched as a STR property by tomorrow (04/07/2023)Investment / Holding / Exit options being considered:1: Cash-out REFI upon 1 year loan maturity and substantial bookings.2: List for sale on NC MLS at $1,100,000 and see if there is interest in the property as an operational STR property.

Aim for 15% of purchase price in yearly revenue6) if you don't purchase turn-key, come up with a furnishing plan7) get pro-photos, find a good cleaner, either via Turno or preferably by talking to locals8) a lot of youtube videos will overcomplicate the start (launch of 5 platforms, build a direct booking site, get the worlds best smart lock, automate all sorts of messages, connect to dynamic pricing, etc.)  

The complex is well located and 90% investors owned so renters occupied in Avalon Condominiums S.Semoran Blvd and Pershing Ave in Orlando.

I'm not too worried since VRBO launched in 1995 and spend close to 100M a year on advertising.

There are special rules for situations when you live in one of the units.Bigger Pockets is about to launch a section where you can get qualified referrals to tax professionals. 

Elvin,  full disclosure I was one of Engelo's first Captial Partners and helped launch what has been a very successful TK operation in Toledo OH. 

By looking at the demand hotspots in Okaloosa Island, one can identify two demand hotspots, west of Highway 98, represented below: Some observations: The area around Breaker West Condominiums exhibits the lowest occupancy rate, average daily rate, and average stay.The area southwest of Santa Rosa Blvd. features a higher number of Airbnb listings (with +30 reviews in the past 12 months), spread across a larger area.As a result, we will narrow down our analysis in the following sections to the area southwest of Santa Rosa Blvd.

Not sure if interesting, but my buddy just launched a tool to help find off market properties across the US based on tax delinquencies, probate, pre-foreclosures...etc. the moment the information gets published from the municipalities so you're the first call/email the owner receives.Happy to connect you to him if interesting!

After a few you'll have properties under your belt to launch you into investing.