I gain occupancy at the end of the month, and looking to begin on some of these projects then.I am a newborn when it comes to the real estate world, but I am trying to retain all the knowledge possible to become successful in this space - building a team, what type of real estate to enter, loan buying options and experience, location location location, you name it.

So my advice is to take your time locating the right market for you and the right folks to work with.Your team will make or break you.

Some that I have found seem to do it all including locate properties, generate leads, and some just run the numbers and generate reports.So far I have looked at these:Sure, here are the links to the mentioned real estate investment analysis software:DealCheck: DealCheck is a comprehensive real estate analysis software that allows investors to analyze properties, estimate rental income, calculate cash flow, and evaluate potential returns.

Lazy River, water slides, gym, restaurant/ bar, etc).Themed rooms - make the bedrooms attractive by theming them with characters (Disney, Harry Potter, Star Wars, etc).Games Room - these are often located in a garage conversion or a left area.  

If you were to switch locations, I would recommend a location that has already dealt with STRs.

But I believe this is location dependent, so try it and see what works for you...

Here's a list to give you an idea:Startup Costs:Down PaymentClosing CostsProperty InspectionAppraisal FeeProperty InsuranceInitial Repairs and RenovationsEmergency FundOngoing Expenses:Mortgage PaymentsProperty TaxesUtilitiesProperty Management FeesInsurance PremiumsMaintenance and RepairsVacancy CostsProperty DepreciationLegal and Accounting FeesRemember that these costs can vary based on factors like location, property type, and personal preferences.

But for that location our 110 is above the competitive level of 90.  

No deal is better than a bad deal, and the numbers and the location do matter.thanks1Gino

I have no experience with squatters, but it seems to me that your risk varies a lot by location.