The project dragged on for over a year, with constant headaches, budget overruns, and stress.

With airbnb you have the highest chance of cashflow while living there.

Could you recommend any resources or provide advice on the best way to approach this?

Here (and I'm assuming in most places), the condo association governs STR restrictions, not the local/county governments.

I too am active duty and have utilized my VA several times to expand my portfolio as it is a great tool to use if you’re willing to live in the property for the required 12 months.

He said he was doing his exchange through TIC 1031 Exchange.

I'm new to the real estate profession and looking to observe, learn, and get to work.

@Jonathan Greene thanks for the recommendation!

I have had several Colorado LLCs (single member LLCS with one single family residential rental per LLC, so very small-time) for a decade, and always file my periodic report so am in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, but have only just heard that I need to file a BOI report before the end of the year.

It sounds like you're talking about "house hacking" where you live in one of the units that you buy.