Not all STR's are created equal Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Here’s how it worked: Private money, which comes from individual investors, and hard money, from professional lending institutions, covered all the costs.

And don't forget to think about property management, whether you plan to handle it yourself or hire a professional company.Before purchasing your first rental property, it is important to conduct a detailed financial analysis using tools like real estate investment calculators or spreadsheets.

@Filipe Lema come hang and network with other investors in a couple weeks at our next meetup:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1182656-real...

Network to meet people.

It's an excellent place for both new and seasoned investors to gather, network, and delve deeper into specific investing topics or strategies.If you plan to use private or hard money, the barrier of entry is a bit tougher for new investors.

Since I don't know what I don't know, I rely on these professionals to help keep me educated, organized, and my business healthy. 

I would probably consult a professional to evaluate all the opportunities and risks associated with each financing option.

I don't think you'd have much luck going the eviction route as they seem to be bordering on the professional tenant side of things in terms of avoiding possessions. 

I've been following BP for a while and looking forward to continued learning from all of the professionals.