With your boots-on-the-ground approach, you’re in a strong position to find profitable flips.

Hey @Moshe Marciano, CA can be very difficult but you can find some areas that still allow it.More state wide regs are coming for 2024 that could affect payouts and such.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Check out the STR forum where you'll find some great information and will see questions and answers from those who have successfully scaled STR businesses. 

Quote from @Zalman Schurder: Hey guys,I am closing on my first fix and flip in Tamarac Florida.I am renovating the entire home, adding a full bath, new floors, a new kitchen etc.Where can I find ideas for current designs, colors, flooring, paint, and kitchen layout.Any general advice of what to do or steer clear of?

I can find the deals through certain websites and other resources, but i hav barely a clue on how to actually pull the comps.

Went on to purchase additional rentals so tenants can pay down the loan and I build equity How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Finding the right coach was a turning point.

As to effort, most of his students find those deals on MLS.

You will find that that was Biden's plan.