It would be good to talk to a lender to make a game plan and review your financials. 

And the consumer is spending this holiday season.

I spend majority of my time in central and North Jersey.  

With your costs being less you can invest more into the property to build reviews and get bookings. 

You need to remember that, hopefully, this is a long-term play for you, so work with a trusted STR designer (I have great recommendations), and spend the money upfront so you can be the most successful in your area.

How many times can you spend $1500 to get an 88% return?

If you're going to do it alone, make sure you your due diligence: estoppels, inspection, review, consult with a local attorney familiar with the local regulations, etc. and good luck.

I would spend hours on the phone assisting them with their deals, I’d write all their questions down and then sit with Dave and the other PPR partners, after work getting their answers.

My ultimate goal is to become successful with my real estate investments so I don’t have to rely so much on my job and be able to spend more time at home with my soon to be wife and future children.

I spend so much time finding the 'right' properties across multiple markets on Zillow before I even evaluate in my buy box.