Her book is based on her actual experience with her STR properties. 

You could choose the absolute best market in America with the best upside, best deals, best location but if you have weak team members such as a broker, contractor, lender, and property manager your investment will surely experience hardships.

If anyone on here has some experience or a good reason to stray away please reach out.

I'm so thrilled to meet others with some experience in this space.

My gardener went to remove a tree that was growing roots underneath the foundation, and when he sent me photos, there was cigarette butts all around the back patio and front of the house

Portfolio lenders usually have higher loan limit minimums  from my experience.

Learning to deal with ups and downs is experience, going through it instead of around is success.Be encouraged @Fran Pratt; people who are afraid to make mistakes take no risks and are doomed to mediocrity.

What are your experiences with the quality of renovations?

Would love to connect with other investors and grow in my experience with wholesale and eventually flipping houses.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.