I recommend that you attend local REI networking groups and meetups to connect with fellow real estate investors, also seek advice from lenders and brokers on finding a suitable real estate mentor.

The area is known for its beautiful scenery and endless recreational opportunities, making it a popular destination for visitors year-round.The vacation rental market in the Lake Travis area is strong and has the potential to yield high ADR (Average Daily Rate) and occupancy rates.

Also nice being able to keep an eye on packages and any unwanted visitor activity, the latter of which you get much less of because of the deterrence effect of the cameras themselves. 

It's important to note that while these methods exist, they may not be suitable for every situation, and the feasibility can depend on factors such as the type of property, the seller's willingness, and your financial qualifications.

it's very niche strategy and the home that's suitable for these strategy are more or less a geographical feature, so it's not something people can find in any region for the strategy to be duplicated.

For past openings, I've managed to find a suitable tenant within a month, but this time around, it's dragging on and my options seem to be narrowing.

It may be many more months before I find another suitable investment, or I'll have to compromise on lower ROI.

The platform's only interest is skimming fees from the buyer & seller, so their only vested interest is having stays booked, regardless of the suitability for either buyer or seller.

The issue is that there are pockets of restrictions all around Lake Hamilton so it would pay to have a local agent right away who is familiar with the STR market around there.Hot Springs National Park has around 2m visitors a year so that will be a big draw.Crime is on the higher side vs other areas of the country, but that is pure statistics.

As an SEC Registered Rep, the deals I introduce investors to are very well-vetted, with great syndicators, as I work under a broker dealer, and we need to ensure that our opportunities are suitable for our clients' requirements.