And at the top, you need three key people: an artist (to deliver a great product), a manager (to keep things running smoothly), and an entrepreneur (to drive it forward).

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Out of curiosity, if you were to invest in another market, what would be your top priorities?

While it provides opportunities for buyers who may not qualify for traditional loans, it's important to ensure affordability and long-term sustainability.

I am not a CPA and am not providing legal advice.

Quote from @Brian Christinakis: Let's not forget the liability piece that STR insurance provides in MUCH higher liability limits for incidents ON your property but also incidents off your property while your guests are staying there (like using a bike).

For example 1031 tax deferred exchange, BiggerPockets could teach me how to do it step by step and provide the necessary paperwork that I fill out.

Here's an ideal PM contract: The two keys are: The PM is incentivized to make you money, not charge high fees, and is contractually bound to provide reporting that you can understand in a timely manner. 

I am curious to see how it goes and will provide an update when it's completed. 

Would banks typically provide a HELOC on an investment property, and if so, what terms should I expect?