I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

While you don’t have to decide this instant (you could always convert later) it’s good to have an idea of the market differences between mf and condos. 

Studying the local market makes a lot of sense.

@Virginia Frost What market/city are you targeting?

.): ~$35K (assuming 8%)Total Cost: ~$375K–$385KProjected Profit: $65K–$75K before taxesThat is a decent margin, but this being a two-year project, you need to be sure the market doesn't shift downward, and that you have a buffer for unexpected costs.3.

This means having to take a chance and take the property off the market for 2 weeksOption 2- Accept the offer with a provision that allows you to continue to market the property, knowing that there's a chance FHA may not fund the deal. 

The stock market has been on a tear.  

I'd level up with a BRRRR, live-in flip, or house-hack before jumping into a challenging renovation.

Hi Delroy,Congrats on your first house hack—what a great start!

As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.