At this point I can't fathom spending close to $100k in repairs and potentially being right back where I started.

Here's more info on what co-hosts can do according to Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1534 Steve - if I were considering starting a STR/MTR property management company but do not have a real estate license, are there workarounds? 

How long ago did you start? 

I grew up in Bucks County and started my career in Real Estate in Doylestown.

From the start, something seemed off with the seller and/or the seller's agent.

After living through the GFC and the shrinking market for local banks, they saw an opening in the market for what they call "consultative banking" like they had years before and decided to start a bank.

House hacking and multi-family properties are great ways to start in real estate!

I’m starting a wholesaling company based in Wyoming and interested in operating in Texas and Florida as a start.

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.

Feel free to reach out if you’d like some additional resources or guidance on getting started.