The midterm sector is broad and growing.

I know this is counter to popular opinion, but I find on the most-damage-to-least-damage spectrum, long-term tenants cause the most damage, then medium-term, then short-term renters.

Which is totally fine.....IF YOU'RE ACTUALLY PROVIDING HELPFUL INFO.In this case, the info just appears to be a hodgepodge of random markets with random tourism website quotes alongside some quick broad AirDNA metrics pasted in that don't really mean much in a vacuum.

In my opinion, wholesaling is not investing but an actual business.I also think wholesaling is much more difficult than being an agent, however, the upside is larger if you are a successful wholesaler.If you are interested in investing1) You should zone in on an area that you are interested in buying by a neighborhood.City or even zipde code is too broad.2) Determine the type of property you want to buy.A) Will you buy an old or new propertyB) How many bedrooms or bathrooms will the property have?

If you do come across a building that you can submeter I recommend using Spectrum Utilities.  

I've read so many books on real estate this past year that I'm feeling like I need a break from the nitty gritty real estate and would love to read a few books on mindset or something more broad.  

Very broad, but what I would say is get connected with someone that is well versed in the STR market as it comes with added requirements on expertise/knowledge.

Look up how the FTB defines "doing business" in California and you'll likely see that it is pretty broad. 

Below is a broad summary of probable expenses, along with some aspects to take into account:To lay a strong foundation of knowledge, set aside money for real estate education, books, seminars, and courses.

@Mike McCarthy very good, but yeah I was thinking a little more broadly.