The outpacing of labor supply over job creation signals a cooling economy where hiring demand is moderating, even as workers return.Inflation, Also CoolingInflation remains moderate at 3%, still above the Fed's 2% target but unchanged from last month.

My goal would be to target 2 to 4 family properties, ideally on the North Shore, and would be looking for long term holds and the BRRR method.

The types of properties I’d target for STR wouldn’t even be big enough for my family, so it truly would be an investment first. 

There are a range of prices depending on your target renter.

-Typical payor mix (private pay vs Medicaid) and target occupancy-Are you doing conversions or ground-up, and what deal sizes you like?

In my opinion, contractual funding commitments contingent to target returns are better for both parties.

If you’re thinking about markets to target, Columbus, Ohio is one I’d highly consider—when I moved here from Portland in 2020 I started my investing journey and now own 10+ rentals.

Include your timeline, criteria, and the fact that you're willing to share pre-approval or proof of funds.Lastly, when you speak with the agents, demonstrate what you know about your target market OR what you need help with.

Read thru the posts on the STR, MTR, and Outdoor Hospitality forum onBP, and similar on other social media to create a contact list of those posters that are active in this space. 

Two quick wins: set a simple buy box so you’re not chasing everything, and underwrite a set number of deals each week so your reps turn into offers.What market are you targeting first, and what’s your buy box (unit size, cash flow, class) for that 50–100 unit goal?