Hi Trace,if you are looking to invest in the Tampa area, you definitely want to reach out to @Jorge VazquezHe has a wealth of knowledge and is a seasoned investor here in the Tampa area.

And then stay focused on your strategy.

I am hoping to get some insight on minimum stays for STR.  

I took my knowledge andstarted working with local private people to fund fix & flip'sthrough the use of notes & mortgages.

We also don't push rents to the absolute max and rather optimize towards finding really great tenants that stay long term. 

For a complete beginner that is trying to jump into their first deal with absolutely little to no knowledge (obviously read books and countless videos, etc), when is a good time to start paying the $100 a month to utilize PropStream?

It's essential to work with a knowledgeable real estate agent and tax advisor to ensure you are making informed and strategic investment decisions.

This is free knowledge.

You are obviously very knowledgeable about your field.Broad Index funds and residential real estate seem frothy to me. 

One is an MTR where we rent long term for 6-7 months then becomes an STR for the summer - the ring camera stays and so far no one has asked anything about it.LTR may be a bit different.