There are good tax benefits, but you should really decide on whether you want to own and operate a business that requires as much upkeep as STR before exploring it further.

I do not want to fully apply for anything at this beginning phase since I have more research to do, so hoping I can get some help here. 

I don't know that Crexi has any information on the owners, just data on multi and apartments.Based on a Zoom call I was on last week it sounds like Crexi is stepping its game up trying to compete in the CRE world.

🏡 MASSIVE transformation coming near downtown…🏙️With one of the last areas to develop near downtown, the neighborhood just south of Empower Field will get a massive upgrade 🏟️The stadium district master plan is only 10% done, but will include a mixture of housing options, jobs, game day/special event experiences, and more.When this 58 acre space is developed, it will re-shape the landscape of downtown once again…

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

They care more about the asset value than your own credit history.

hoping to learn from all you guys that already made it 

It's a method of getting them to participate so they feel comfortable asking questions and learning.

Assuming that's what you're looking for, the above mentioned google turned up this website: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/property-info.phpIf you click on the GIS parcel viewer option, there's a search bar where you can punch in a street address.

I'm thinking more about doing a 1031.