Basically, more than a certain amount of STR and MTR in the same building were considered a hotel and I would have had to have 24/7 staff on site.Were you able to get around that with the local municipality?

Each should be able to operate on its own.

I have learned a lot from free information available on YouTube, forums, and blogs.

After selling the property, my real estate investing journey went on hold for several years while my family grew to a wife and three beautiful daughters. 

But you should judge your PMs on more than just price.

What is the cashflow like on those new constructions? 

OK now imagine you did it 10 times in a row and all 10 times it landed on "heads".

Look up local investors on social media and follow them and comment and like their posts so they get used to seeing your name.

It's like drinking through a fire hose on steroids.

That's the step I'm on to confirm what I believe are the following key items:1.