I learned partnership with smart people can speed up a positive outcome.

With STRs this is almost impossible, because homes & ownership change all the time and there aren't any universal recognition points or services that can grade what you're getting.

.🚄 Construction activities on I-15 near Las Vegas indicate progress on the high-speed train project between southern California and Las Vegas, with nighttime work focusing on geophysical and soil testing.I hope you’ve enjoy this month’s newsletter.

I could see how that kind of indoctrination could limit one's thinking.To clarify, when you say, "so is being a Real Estate Professional," I assume you are referring to the IRS recognition of qualifying real estate professional, rather than to the the public's widely understood meaning of the phrase, correct?  

Only brand I've heard of as reliable is  Speed Queen. 

The risk becomes exponentially higher if the "guardrail" team members are not there to help advise, but know that any additional party involved who is weighing in on a particular deal can hamper the need for speed in cases where wholesalers may not wait for your financed offer with an inspection.

Putting 50% down one two properties would likely be more my speed. 

Legal Compliance: Make sure you’re up to speed on landlord-tenant laws in your area, especially concerning lease transitions and tenant rights.If everything checks out and aligns with your investment goals, this could be a great opportunity to have a steady income stream with minimal vacancy delays.

But Eddie Speed interviewed on the On The Market podcast had some interesting points, specific to insurance. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-206

Couldn't figure out why the cops kept pulling him over for doing 1mph over the speed limit, happened all the time.