The idea is to create a welcoming, affordable living space primarily for local college students.As someone new to this journey, I would deeply appreciate any insights, opinions, or experiences you could share about living in or around Pine Hills.

So, you're right in enforcing the lease.From my experience, although the tenant may have "back problems," they will often use this as an excuse, period. 1.

Anyone willing to share experiences and recommendations for STR/Airbnb?

I think we’ve done a good job updating our property and making the experience great, but I had two recent reviews that I don’t want up.

Also since you have ZERO experience, I strongly suggest a big NO.

Particulars:1) 1st SFH rental property cash flows $400 and we have a 2 year lease agreement that ends in 2025. 2) 2nd SFH I currently live in, I would rent out and probably experience a negative cash flow of --$100 cash flow for first year, break even 2nd year, and build little cash flow moving forward.

Does anyone have any experience there?  

They don't have enough experience yet. 

Agree with others, if you take the plunge and self manage for a year or two, it’s a great learning experience, then just outsource to PM when you start scaling.

Does anyone have any experience with raising private money for STRs?