There are many neighborhoods in Houston that score in the 70s and up on AirDNA, so it is a good market, but you need to be precise about where you're looking.2 - the submarkets within houston that perform well for STR are nowhere near your price point. continue saving or choose a cheaper market. you're looking at the fourth largest city in the US, and the biggest city in the most moved-to state in the union.

I have had a lot of success with Local Credit Unions.

Also, having an "Instagrammable moment" like a mural with your own hashtag on it as a focal point makes the social media game much more intuitive for your guests.For those with retreat properties who need to hunt down event clients, I'm hearing great things about South African VAs for outside sales. 

Jonathan - I've had some success with business lines of credit with smaller credit unions in my region (Sun Federal Credit Union), as well as some larger banks, including Wells Fargo and PNC.

So, there might be a South African Real Estate group page...that is, if facebook is even a thing.Hope that makes sense. 

@Josh Caldwell  its the only state in the Union I have not personally set foot in or on.I bet its a sleeper don't hear anything about it really.... good luck with it.

Finally, it was sold on May 17, 2023, for $265,000 (check it out: https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/8903-S-Union-Ave-60620/home/13108431).

In November 2018, I purchased a $63,000 ruined house on the South Side of Chicago, in an African-American neighborhood, and started renovating it, both with my own hands and with outside experts in plumbing, electrical, etc.

Illinois has strongest trades unions because they own the politician/lawmakers there.

I’ve found 3 local credit unions and two other banks my real estate agent recommended.