Buyer had 40 employees and is in the same industry.

But, regardless of the location, Hawaii always has been and always will be a popular, year-round tourist destination.

Louisville is part of the industrial corridor all the way up to Columbus, Ohio.

Affordable Entry Prices: Both Oklahoma City (OKC) and Tulsa offer properties well below your $200K-$300K range, making it easier to meet your cash flow goals.Landlord-Friendly Laws: Oklahoma is one of the most landlord-friendly states, which simplifies managing your investment and dealing with tenants.Strong Rental Demand: Both OKC and Tulsa have stable rental demand, especially in areas near colleges, hospitals, and growing suburbs.Job & Population Growth: OKC, in particular, has been experiencing job growth in energy, aerospace, and tech industries, contributing to a growing rental market.

As more people placed more properties in STR inventory, and as more municipalities taxed and regulated the industry, the profitability of the overall industry has reverted to a much more aligned (lower) risk adjusted return.  

Hey Themis, it sounds like you already have a solid foundation in real estate from working in the commercial industry, so it should be a pretty smooth transition into doing your own investments.I would put a lot of focus on building out your team of contractors.

The best use of AI in our industry is to use it for re-engagement of follow up leads with the outcome of setting an appointment with a human being.

Just my $0.02 working in the industry.

REI has the finest presentation in the industry in that regard I know when Chris walked me through a few years back I was VERY impressed and I have been around that industry since 2002.. 

Meanwhile, the adjacent property with a view of an industrial park will consistently get lower rents.