Our first STR operated with deposits and when we bought it, we agreed to leave the first few visitors in place.

You know the area like none other so you can really dial down into the neighborhoods that are going to be suitable for your prospective guests and you can handle turnovers yourself.

If you'd like to post your listing people here could make suggestions and possibly help you figure out what, if anything, needs to be fixed and if there's a more suitable target audience for you.

As someone who recently graduated with a degree in construction management, I'm curious to know if wholesaling could serve as a suitable entry point into the real estate industry.

If you have the financial means and find a suitable investment opportunity, it may be worthwhile to proceed rather than waiting indefinitely.Remember to consult with real estate professionals, conduct due diligence, and evaluate your investment goals before making any decisions.

I was also thinking to recover it after a year or so with cashout refi when rates are more suitable to make sure the property is still cash-flowing).

lol Coming from Los Angeles and looking to visit soon as well.Thanks in advance.Hey Lauren, finding a suitable property for house hacking within your budget of under $300k is definitely possible here in Columbus Ohio. 

When we look at a new market we are looking for year over year growth in visitors over at least a five year period.

Before the pandemic, things were tough, but the pandemic showed all of us the draconian methods they put in place that essentially killed off visitors.

As long as you are within one of the hose designated visitor areas you are fine and will never be bothered.