If you show them the property and tell them what you plan to do with it they should be able to advise you on what they think it will sell for and how long it will sit on the market.

If you are planning on living on one side of the duplex, you might be able to do the STR for 120 days.

That wouldn't be a problem if we were planning on staying for the next 10 years but eventually, my fiancé and I would like to buy our own private house.One upside is that appreciation is quite strong in the market I'm looking at, however, I don't know if I would want to rely on that.

I took your advice and am planning to attend some REIN events soon to start meeting more local investors!

If everything goes to plan, we will have our vacation home and first STR up and running by the end of May.

He advises on the strategic acquisition of properties that show promise for long-term growth, considering factors like location, demographic shifts, and future urban development plans.

Any clog or backup caused by them is there responsibility.

As a frame of reference, my property is 2300 sqft, mountain views, 2021 new construction, 4bed/4bath Since you're planning on using the property 95% as a short term rental I'd confirm there isn't a limit on how many days it can be rented versus used by your family when written that way.  

My plan is to take the $800,000 equity I now have in my two unit building, wait until rates drop in the future and borrow against it to purchase a few other properties.

I plan on living in it for at least the first year to qualify for FHA, so it would be in Colorado Springs where I live and work currently.