Those are probably the biggest pieces, the rest is talking to other investors, surround yourself with these folks, build the relationships, run the numbers, get comfortable with the numbers, and start writing offers. 

Great addition Jonathan, thanks!

Additionally, there are many operators who simply don’t have that information.

You pay them 10% (of nightly rate plus any additional cleaning or pet fees) to basically manage your listing and your calendar.

I would consider the price of the competition, design, and amenities they're offering.

This number is a low multiple if she is earning $84k year gross.I flip homes and my business has slowed and would love to manage it full-time still self-service style but add some wash/fold/dry a few days a week for additional income and update machines and coin to card reader.

More than happy to offer any advice.

A seller will favor an offer a lot more if it's a quick escrow with little to no contingencies versus a long escrow and multiple appraisal and loan contingencies.

We went with highest offer got a counter asking $20k more and reluctantly signed.

But as a first-time buyer, there are so many things in the process I am just not familiar with, including how to structure the offer, being able to view listings on Costar, doing due diligence, etc.