There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).

The property required $43,000 in renovations, presenting a clear opportunity to add value.

The property required $43,000 in renovations, presenting a clear opportunity to add value.

I always say if you have $15,000-$50,000 buy a house, buy a condo, learn from experience, it will be more valuable learning on the job and in the end you have a piece of real estate.   

Your day job can keep providing your income for your lifestyle.

The property required $62,000 in renovations, presenting a clear opportunity to add value.

The opportunities come from solving a problem or combination of problems that others cannot or are not willing to solve themselves.

The fact that the island is basically built out, so there is not an opportunity for large new developments.

I have the opportunity to turn my first home into a STR once moving into a new home.

I learned a lot and maybe will come back to STRs when I don't have to overpay to get in, but I'm selling it right now and not looking back while I have the opportunity to offset my cap gains with all our losses.