Hey all, glad to join the forum here!

Playing devil's advocate here, but if you don't personally know how to operate a Coffee Farm, then how would you know the operation is well run?

If anyone here is willing to connect and share some valuable insights on the current trends and opportunities in the St-Louis real estate market, we would be immensely grateful.We have diligently conducted our due diligence and are now at the stage of forging new partnerships and contacts.

Sounds like private will be the way to go here.

The contract/sale was never recorded on the deed.For those wanting the horror story on how I got into this Contract for Deed, here you go....Had all 5 properties rented, 2 two people I knew personally.

Hot tubs are not a big draw here, but necessary in mountains IMO.The few times Ive been in NOLA (excluding Katrina with the Army :/) I did not feel like I needed a pool, nevertheless a hot tub.I would find the data and let the numbers guide you, but Im thinking maybe a plunge pool as mentioned above.

New investor here.   

Here are some things to consider:Most investors don't need software until they have 5-10 rentals.

I'd personally talk to some contractors, and local real estate agents, and do some more connecting on here to get some more opinions from more seasoned veterans. 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/short-term-rental-loans-a...High Level --Conventional will typically offer lowest rates/fees but harder to qualify, especially if you are scaling and past the first couple of properties or going for the high-end of the market-2nd Home (10% Down) - should be very careful here - these are not intended for STR properties and people using them for pure investment properties are entering dangerous territory (you are attesting to use it as a rental half the year or less, no management, need to live in proximity, etc.)- DSCR Loans - typically your best bet if you don't quality (or have "outgrown") conventional or looking to scale a portfolio or diving into more specialized markets.