I'd be game to run comps on value and rent, search for suitable lots, do some county level research on zoning, anything to sort of grease the wheels for another's capital to make them money. 

-Judges invalidating *all* rent already paid during lease term resulting in a monetary judgment against the landlord, because landlord failed to supply just one of the required permits or disclosures (rental license, rental suitability cert, lead safe cert, Partners for Good Housing pamphlet).

We have zero STR experience.Long ago I heard that you should build a log style cabin in the Smokies because that's what visitors expect.

FL state law actually give the tenant three options if it's not in the lease, they can either find a suitable replacement, pay early termination fee, or landlord find a replacement and charge back. 

Of course, the interest of Asian buyers for California houses also could create problems which I am not going to go into here.If you are looking for better investments generating higher cash flows, then locations such as Memphis and Orlando might indeed be more suitable.  

The city is so diverse you can find a neighborhood that is suitable for you.

If the Ideal investor is a frequent visitor of wine and cheese events, than you are also a frequent visitor of wine and cheese events.

I am just concerned members and visitors of BP will see GC, watch his videos, believe in his pitch, lay down tens of thousands of dollars (which most don't have) and be left up sh--ts creek without a paddle. 

You might consider using an investment advisor to evaluate which offerings are suitable and promising.Best of luck!

More visitors take advantage of the area in the summer vs winter