I've seen your questions and always happy to help @Barbara Johannsen, Moving from landlord to lender changes everything from liability to lifestyle.

In 10–15 years, I’d love for real estate to fund my lifestyle. 

A Kissimmee 5-bed pool home will perform totally differently than a Gulf-side bungalow in Naples.If you’re brand new to STRs, maybe start with a place you could also use personally a few weeks a year — that way you’re getting lifestyle value even as you learn the ropes.Jeanette, I really hope this helps you a bit and gives you a better outlook of the area, I sent you a DM on BP... it's one of the reasons I do this, I hope you can assist.

Are you investing for the lifestyle that it can bring, or are you wanting to scale up to a major player?

Add lifestyle value, not just fixtures.Since you’re near two hospitals, think about what those renters specifically value:blackout shades in bedroomsa quiet, comfortable workspacea simple “starter kit” of essentials for MTR (good mattress, desk lamp, fast WiFi if you furnish)These don’t cost much but make your unit the obvious pick for a traveling nurse over a generic rental.6.

You want to keep the same lifestyle.  

I didn't get the impression it was a mega hub of corporate lifestyle.

I had to asked; what neighborhood would both accommodate my lifestyle and again add value.

Instead of “trading up” our lifestyle every time income increased, we saved up and bought more rentals.

They promote a lifestyle versus how to actually do something. 3.