You need to develop a subject matter expertise and treat this like the hands on business that it is. 

For anyone that is looking at developing or purchasing an STR in Packwood, WA I would take a peek at the numbers that are on the rental sites and the amount of bookings. 

As the founder of HomeRoom, I can't even tell you how many days and nights I've spent trying to develop the optimal experience for our roommates.

I studied RE development and investment for my MBA, I am the building inspector for the town where I live and I worked as a contractor before switching to only working on my own deals.

U have to find developments that are purpose built for investors..

Here, we got a ton in the hood, which there is no real demand for anything to be developed, so these buildings are generally worth very very little.

In the case of the stolen furniture I would also ask how did the police offer develop the competence to read a lease and decide that was a reason to not pursue the case? 

I am not interested in this space as a "get rich quick" solution but more so about developing and growing assets over time and eventually trading up into better assets that can provide the cash flow I need to accomplish my goals.

Where are getting that consumers pay three times as much in commissions as other developed countries?

I'm an experienced builder and developer looking to network with other developers, investors, and syndicators.