Now that we got the hang of managing the STR its time to really dig and learn about how to read and utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) so that we may better track and influence our income. 

Analyze the potential size of the target market and the potential for growth.IncomePeople's income is a key factor in determining the viability of a real estate project, as it is a major factor in the ability of potential buyers to purchase the project's properties.EmploymentEmployment is a key factor in determining the viability of real estate projects, as it can influence the demand for housing and investment returns.TransportationTransportation is essential for a real estate project's viability, as it affects its attractiveness to potential buyers and renters.Regional analysisReal estate transactions are heavily influenced by regional forces such as social, economic, government and environmental factors.

With Uber pushing towards self-driving vehicles, cutting driver earnings, and deploying more hybrid vehicles, it might have a negative effect on gas sales influenced by ridership and car ownership.

I recently had an appraiser cancel my appraisal with the bank claiming "undue influence."

Did you get a better rate for appying as an individual vs partnership due to the involvement of more than one investor, or were there other factors that influenced your rate?  

So, until I see the benefits of the cost and effort to train others, it gets put on the back burner due to insufficiently motivating me.Meanwhile, theres a market that I can continue to influence as much or as little as I wish.

We're currently looking into a few states - CO, NC, and GA specifically, though I'm sure other states are good too.Another criteria that is influencing our decision of where to invest is the climate.

No other Partnerships shown.Now silent partner is trying to push winemaker out with subtle jabs: dumbing on land, influencing potential lease holder contracts etcObviously legal aid has been hired.

They have enough local political influence that could disrupt my STRs with new ordinances regarding housing.The current owners of the closed motel want to sell it as is or demolish the entire thing and put in a Walgreens. 

@David Nelson  most of the RE that I finance comes in via referrals from previous customers or "centers of influence" (brokers, realtors, CPAs attorneys).