If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

so would like to start building our portfolio in a State that has consistent appreciation with room for rents to increase going forward."

This includes structural components of the building.

Push through it, you may even need to have a second, consistent paying job and thats OK, until you get established.

However, some amenities consistently deliver high value because they attract more bookings, increase nightly rates, or result in better guest reviews.

It was the purchase that jump started my real estate investing career by providing a high consistent cash flow, and a large capital gain 4 years later.

Focus and consistency are going to be your best friends.Also, I wouldn't tackle buy-and-holds right now unless you currently have a high cash flow revenue stream in place.

I tend to ask the same questions multiple times over a period of time to see if I get consistent answers.

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You should be able to find local builders that will finance the construction component of your new build, however!