FYI: currently of my investment 86% is real estate, 10% CASH (high yield savings)  and 4% stocks.This property is currently the worst area of all our properties.   

I could obtain a real estate loan here, but interest rates are crazy high.

In Florida, can a newly licensed RE agent (not a Realtor and not yet working for a broker)  join  MLS independently  or do they have to join a local board or  the NAR first?

I'm not looking to create cash flow, replace, or supplement income, so as long as the place isn't hemorrhaging cash, I'll be fine with it.My 'ask' is to connect with folks who own or manage any STR / MTRs in the vicinity in the hopes of just getting more knowledgeable about the local regs, different communities, etc.Thanks!

I'm Bella from So/Cal, passionate about Wholesaling Real Estate. 

I like all that they offer which is Standard Servicing $35 includes:Customer ServicePayment ProcessingMonthly StatementsCredit ReportingEscrow ImpoundsInvestor ReportingArm Loan AdjustmentsLate NoticesMaturity LettersDefault Servicing (Non Performing) $85 includes all the above as well as:Loss Mitigation Repayment PlansLoan ModificationsShort Sale ProcessingDeed in LieuCollection CallsBreach LettersForeclosure Prep & ReferralBankruptcy Referral & MonitoringForeclosure Sale BidsREO-Eviction ProcessingIm not real excited about their pricing and I wonder if they're are other companies who do the same job for a lower price.

I have a friend who knows nothing about real estate or investing.

With that being said, you can build a successful STR if you win on two fronts (to simplify it)The real estate side and the hospitality side (operations).The real estate side is buying a very good deal in a market that has a history of vacation rentals in my opinion. 

Business or Real Estate?

@Manon Martin - have you tried contacting a local broker?