As such, one of the things I enjoy doing is doing deep due diligence on deals and sharing those deals that pass with everyone to make it easier to take that first step.

We've been going to Edisto Beach or Harbor Island the last few years for a slower pace. we don't really get to be tourist when we are in Charleston we are working.. but we do enjoy the Restaurant scene and its a cool city.

@Allen Moore I really enjoy section 8 or as we call them in NYC programs. 

I've really enjoyed the glue-down laminate planks my flooring company has.

Have you figured out if you plan on using it and the enjoyment factor of owning STR?

Thats not a wise gamble in most cases if there is a market change for any unknown range of factors.

Real Estate is a journey, so enjoy the ride

Its a gamble to go the permit route or not in Philly and absolutely matters the neighborhood/your neighbors as they are usually the folks that will call L&I on you OR if your property is near other construction sites where inspectors would be traveling to/from.

Focusing just on appreciation causes people to take on negative cashflow situations, gambling that the market will eventually save them before they run out of cash.

Don't gamble.