The owners became friends with the tenants and do not feel comfortable raising rents on their friends. 

I just recently started a jiu jitsu academy with a couple of friends, and although I was not in the day to day grind of the process in finding a building and building the space out, I did become fascinated with the process.

No reason not to use a top platform.Regarding the friends thing, that is dirty pool IMHO.

Was wondering if anyone has used a Binishell home as a STR? More to the point has anyone purchased land and found a contract to build a concrete dome home. If so what was your experience and would you do it again?

I have always been fascinated with Peoria, though I’m not sure how investor friendly Illinois is.

God speed friend!

It has been sold to Inspira.For those who are interested in some background, here is today's public Facebook post from  my friend John Hyre, the brilliant tax attorney well known to most real estate investors, one of the keynote speakers at every Quest Expo.

One big thing to keep in mind is that Daytona Beach itself is not very STR friendly.

Brokers are your best friend as we have the entire industry at the palm of our hand and usually save you time & money.

High LTV purchased at retail (off mls) has large initial negative cash flow- regulations are tenant friendly.