I'm trying to save any dollar I can at the moment until things pick up.

There were moments when I had to decide whether to go for higher-end finishes or stick to more cost-effective options.

I'm just in the research and preparation phase at the moment.

I can't imagine doing this remote.At the moment we rehab and upgrade our older rental properties.

For just a moment, is it possible that folks would just want to participate in an open and engaging discussion about a topic without intending to discredit another person's view on a matter? 

@Michael Baum , just exploring ideas at the moment.

Hartford, typically- is a time intensive, managerial headache. lets just say that the reconstruction of everything went nearly perfect.( Which if your first decision is to skip the professional planning process. seems highly unlikely. ) Anyways lets table this thought for a moment.  

STR is best suited at the moment for more of your higher end properties 750k+ from what we've seen in the market unless you get a unicorn deal.

Just what works for maximum pander-value today, find a "rich" to frame-work and hit-em, blame-em, put all the worries and ill's of the world on em, and nobody will pay a moments attention to the REAL facts and work of things. 

I think I have financing in place and a decent agent at the moment but am open to making new contacts.Also curious as to if there are any RE Meetups in the area?