*See here for post about the property specifics* However, I'm in a different state (Oklahoma) and I'm trying to wrap my head around some of the intricacies of a big development sale in New York.

This is a great video to watch re: room rental :) Jesse Vasquez specializes in mid-term rentals. 

If you have any specific questions feel free to reach out or send me a message.

I have been interested in real estate for the past month or a little less and have read 3 books, listened to about a hundred hours of podcasts and videos to learn as much as I can.

As far as specific areas to move, I'd say that depends on which base you will be stationed at, what your family likes to do and what your investing goals are.  

I'm not familiar with 'intangible taxes', but that may be specific to your location.

You could not utilize a 1031 exchange and use the proceeds to buy in as an LP (as partnership interests are specifically excluded from being like kind in an exchange). 

You can go on to Youtube, and search Prospect Now, there's several of their training videos that show you all that it does.

But, if one keeps up the mindset that your insurance company won't pay, then I think you are using either a poor insurance company or have the incorrect insurance policy.If you are doing AirBnB specifically, i thought the company provides some amount of insurance for you.I don't do str not exactly sure about specific homeowner's/landlord policies, but i know other str investors who use "regular" landlord policies and have checked with their insurers...LLC's as its said provide the limited liabiilty protection. 

Deals that work for my personal plan are furnished rentals; specifically Pad Splits, MTRs, and STRs; in that order.