She or he is themselves an entrepreneur, perhaps their exit plan is to get the business up and running, and then sell it somewhere in that 5-10 year window. 

I am planning on mainly looking for properties in Maryland and in Florida.Excited to be here!

Despite these challenges, the successful sale at $294,000 highlighted the value of strategic planning, effective project management, and strong partnerships in maximizing profitability in real estate investments with Partner Driven.

I hope to start him similar to your plan but quickly transition him to sophisticated value adds. 

Despite these challenges, the successful sale at $501,130 highlighted the value of strategic planning, effective project management, and strong partnerships in maximizing profitability in real estate investments with Partner Driven.

If you have a specific property in mind, maybe call the inspectors office and get info on the process and what they are looking for when inspecting for a STR.You might be able to have one come out before the purchase to get their opinion.

Specifically looking in Arizona. 

All of these things can be challenges for sure, but it's also very location specific and market specific.

Search for properties in line with your spending plan and investment objectives.Property analysis: Examine possible single- or multifamily properties to ascertain their overall investment viability as well as their cash flow potential, cap rate, and return on investment (ROI).

If I can score some cash flow, I'll take the win, but my plan is to at least break even in payments.