Major cities where STRs have only began rising up and gaining public spotlight with the rise of AirBNB are more likely to have more shifting and less stable regulatory environments since those areas are still in the process of trying to find the balance for STRs within their markets. 

I agree, shorter-term plays are tough in the current environment, and patience paired with a strong strategy often leads to success, unfortunately this is a strategy that a lot of real estate investors don’t really have the experience and the patience to follow.

I've been thinking I want to work for real estate investors in whatever capacity if I can be trained and also learn at the same time, or work somewhere that would still allow me to have an income while I'm learning at the job within the real estate environment.... does this sound like a good idea? 

These are primarily found in cities with a metro population >1M.Pro-business environment: Many cities treat employers as adversaries through restrictive policies.

Given current cap rate expansion, and the interest rate environment, it would require a significant capital infusion to refinance now.  

Look at other rentals in the area and see not only how they are advertising or promoting online but also the inside and outside of the rental so you can create a similar environment to try to replicate the same results.

Its still uncertain as to how well BAM will handle the current environment with higher interest rates and slowdown in rent growth. 

BAM is a conservative operator and understanding of our current economic environment. 

We are also seeing an increase due to the lower interest rate debt out there in a higher interest rate environment. 

Gurus will tell you they 1% rule is the standard, we are in a different investment environment.