Unfortunately, weekday bookings, particularly off season, are mostly rate driven.  

On the flip side, some challenges include rising material costs, contractor delays, and unexpected permitting hurdles—so having a solid plan and reliable team is key.Would love to hear more about your strategy!

Cash flow is definitely the biggest challenge; both in terms of finding properties to buy that cash flow with a loan on them and just company wide given interest rates and labor/material is up and, at least where I'm at in Jackson County, MO, taxes are way up too. 

Yes, there isn't much involved here either to teach HUD classes, the material is prepared, you teach it.

They must satisfy "material participation" test for their STRs to utilize the strategy.

When reaching out, it helps to offer value in return—think about tasks like checking on properties when they can't, delivering materials, finding reliable contractors, or even handling basic project management tasks.Building genuine relationships and showing you're willing to contribute will go a long way in earning their trust and gaining hands-on experience.

Many investors are adjusting by using more cash or creative financing strategies to maintain profitability.Renovation Costs: While labor and material costs have somewhat stabilized, smart budgeting and working with reliable contractors are still crucial for keeping timelines and profits in check.How has your strategy changed for those currently flipping in Phoenix?

I do not have the ability to make the cold calls or marketing materials needed to source those kinds of leads so I rely on my agents, zillow, redfin, and MLS to find potential properties but of course it always comes down to the numbers.

A ton of house hacking material on there :) 

Augusta indeed offers great potential with a strong rental market driven by factors such as population growth and a stable job market.