Point: there are creative ways to qualify for the next home, make sure you buy a good cash flowing deal, or that your income is high enough to buy a second property and not get stuck on number 1. 

Bumping for an update - we've been up and down for sure but somehow are generally in the same place as last May (2023) in 2024. 

Still learning the ropes here so mostly looking for any general pointers on the challenges investing in a different market than where you physically are comes with its own challenges.

I would ask if they are looking for just private lenders or if they are open to hard money lending as wellIf the latter, I'd say: "Feel free to message me, I'm sure I can give you a few options" or something to that affect

We make sure the airbnb guest codes don't go live until our exact check-in time each day unless the guests specifically request an early check-in - this makes sure our guests don't try to get in early before the apartment is ready.My only knock on the locks is that their wifi range isn't super robust, especially if the wifi signal has to travel vertically between floors to get from the router to the lock. 

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

Lessons learned?

I'm not sure how that could work with STRs.  

I can also tell you where you to learn and who to stay away from.

My second best advice is making sure there's checks and balances for EVERYTHING you do!