The STR industry and community faces a fact that they must, for their own security of existence, unit under a common leadership and banner, to then fight as a organized central force.

For instance if you wanted something on leadership my throwdown would be "Extreme Ownership" by @Jocko Willink. 

A little capitol and some excellent leadership you could be well on your way to the top of the food chain.Good luck!

There are plenty of great areas in the larger metro region, but in the city itself the leadership has become so hostile to businesses, police, and taxpayers in general that I don't see it being a thriving commercial market again anytime soon.

I would suggest working with a mentor that can help walk you through the process and create a thought leadership platform.

I would recommend starting a thought leadership platform.

I have read several books, to include: Long-Distance Real Estate Investing, BRRRR, Estimating Rehab Costs, The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies (VOL 1 and 2), and quite a few leadership books.  

A well-run HOA can fall apart with the wrong leadership or you can be harassed by a retired neighbor that spends their day harassing people over rule violations.

It comes from owning rentals, buying flips, investing in syndications, talking with investors (both typical accredited individuals and institutional), working for companies that provide access to leadership to learn from people who have built $300+ million net worths.There is no short circuiting it, and I am still learning more everyday.  

If you need to introduce you to the leadership I would be more than happy.