We're just getting started in the STR game, but we recently closed on a property in Hayward, WI, and we have one in Crosby, MN we're working on getting up and running as well.

However, it allows you to get in the game and gain confidence to do bigger and better things, which you have already started to do. 

Then I would learn any way you can about construction, because that is a game changer for the average investor....

Trust me, I’m looking ahead to play the long game.

I'm also interested what it's been like for landlords but since I've just started Im looking to just getting skin to put in the game for now. any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you!

Looks like we are in a similar investing game but I always am looking for deals from great realtors like yourself. 

That took our planned three months refinance to the six month, but if it meant getting our 20% downpayment back, we were game.

Also, listen to folks who are in the game, not the critics in the nosebleeds.

I live in Boca Raton, but work in Ft Lauderdale and Miami so happy to meet up with anyone in the business that is looking to put skin in the game (not just a broker).

Mike,If you are a long term holder on your Real estate then you have to look at the end game.