That's just me though.

Maui, for example, has been a great place to own vacation rentals historically, but we've seen a huge dip in tourism in the wake of the fires.

We have done all kinds of deals on our own ranging from buying, selling, flips, BRRRRs, and now are also invested in commercial properties along with our SFR portfolio.After retiring from the Navy last summer (2023) and working in a corporate office for 18 months, I have made the leap to working for REI Nation, the country's premier turnkey investment property company.

I’m one year in the game.

It's relatively easy to look at comparable properties on airbnb with the same bed/bath, general condition, and location and click around their calendar to get a sense of what they're making in bookings each month.

@Shawn NofzigerHi Shawn,I came across your post and while I am a long way from Lansing, I work with a ton of new and aspiring investors and the challenges they have getting from idea to action. 

I wish you all the best.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

Just double-check with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to make sure you have all the specifics covered.Managing Broker and Deal Visibility: Yes, typically if you hold your license under a managing broker, they’ll have visibility into your deals since they're ultimately responsible for the transactions you complete.

Hi Ownn, did anyone reach out to you in the 3 years since this post?