To be successful right now in STR, you either need to go all out and beat everyone else on their table stakes (pickleball, basketball, game rooms, saunas, hot tubs, etc.) or you need to understand the market better than anyone and pick a niche for that market.Right now, you are one post in and just asking for someone to tell you anywhere in the United States to invest, which is silly.

It isn't something you can pick up in a few Forum posts.Honestly, if you need private funding, you're best off finding an experienced private lender and doing at least one deal with them to at least see what's involved, long before involving your friends and family.That is, unless you don't particularly like having friends and family...

Go to a new home community, sell it out, then turn around and become a realtor and pick up all the resales since you would know everyone in the community and hopefully they all know love and trust you.As you consider brokerages to actually join, look to see if they are public or not. 

If you have strong ties to Cleveland, and know it really well, and have a killer MTR PM picked out... that's great!  

In this post, we’ll explore the key considerations and weigh the pros and cons of making the switch.Why Investors Use Multiple Carriers in the First PlaceMost businesses start with multiple insurance carriers for a few simple reasons:Cost – When starting out, investors may opt for the most affordable insurance options, which often leads to picking different carriers for different coverage areas.Specialization – Some carriers specialize in certain locations/aspects of the property. 

Refinance activity is expected to pick up soon.

I do typically pick up at least a few clients each year who have use 1800Accountants in the past. 

You can find it at the top of your screen under “Pick Markets” and use either the market finder tool or the spreadsheet.

Pick a lane/niche and stay the course.

I remember when a close friend of mine bought his first duplex in Philly; the excitement was off the charts.Your idea to pick up the neighboring property is pretty smart, especially with that shared backyard.