It is worth having the conversation with them on the front end once you start talking with lenders.

Then add it here or start a new post so we could help with real world number and could give you more directions.

Would love to sit down and have coffee with you and pick your brain.Would love to be able to have a mentor in this space as I start on a new journey in this Real Estate Investing World.Willing to work hard and take advice and act on it.Let me know if you know of anyone one or maybe you are that person.

I can't wait to purchase our first investment property as I know that is when we will really start learning how it all works. 

We started a local art gallery and held events like weddings and other entertainment.

I’m looking for some guidance in terms of how to really get started and where/how to find the best Airbnb/rental properties for investing in Florida.

True, these involve a real estate component, but really, you’re starting a business. 

Next I think I'll read Brandon Turner's "The Book on Rental Property Investing" as that seems like what I'm drawn to initially.Beyond that, I'm focusing on:-Scanning/reading any posts that catch my fancy-Keeping an ongoing notebook of things I want to dive into further-Reaching out/making local connections (KC area)-Discovering if there are any clubs/meet-ups/groups I should joinI think with that, my path will start to take shape.

Whether you’re looking to invest, start a business, or simply explore what the area has to offer, now is the time to take a closer look at what this region can provide.

It starts getting a little suspicious when they keep moving the goal post time after time.