@Max Kim I'm new to the Georgia market.

@Michael Belz Photos are the only marketing you have when it comes to Airbnb... we onboarded 3 large homes in upstate NY 1.5 years ago, we brought in models, candles, throws, extra decor and the properties are beating their comps who had nice quality but un-staged photos by around 18%.  

For long-term goals, I generally recommend focusing on newer investments in markets with a proven track record of steady growth.Once you're clear on how much time you want to dedicate and what outcome you’re aiming for, it becomes easier to choose the right investment path.Hope this helps, and best of luck!

Whenever I read investor posts about unit count goals and utilizing section 8 rentals as the vehicle to scale a portfolio it loosely translates to buying real estate without paying attention to the fundamentals in the markets where they invest.

As I expected this is a very different market than where I live (in NY).

Save money, pay less taxes, spend it on real estate and the stock market. 

Additionally, you can network with other real estate professionals and investors—if they own STRs, they can likely refer you to their CPA.If you prefer not to attend in-person meetups, consider joining local real estate groups online to connect with both tax professionals and investors.

- How do you assess the market and identify red flags?

If your startup costs are over $55,000, you lose the immediate deduction, and the entire amount would have to be amortized over 180 months (15 years).Here’s an example to clarify:•If you spend $7,000 on startup costs (such as attending BPCon, legal fees, and market research), you can deduct $5,000 in the first year and amortize the remaining $2,000 over 15 years, starting when your business is officially active.

Find a reputable roofing company-look at online reviews and find one that has been in business for a while...ideally local company.Inspect the roof-are shingles curling?