my next question is why you would be eager to replicate your current situation

check_in=20...I am actually interested in replicating this kind of community in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar (or another Gulf beach town)Also, there is also a commercial property in Austin, but their model is more like an RV park for tiny homes: https://villagefarmaustin.com/?

I'm confident this can be replicated, at least doing things the way I do it.

For us, that usually took 12 to 18 months before I was confident we could replicate the model elsewhere without losing momentum in the original market.Here’s how I looked at it:First 6 months were all about testing marketing, lead flow, and building buyer relationships.Months 6–12 were about refining those processes, hiring or training an acquisitions rep, and starting to step back from the daily grind.Once it becomes easy going from lead to acquisition to exit I’d start laying the groundwork for the next market: choosing a title partner, testing ads, building a soft buyer list.By month 12–18, I could usually make the shift without losing focus on the original market.I also waited until I had a dispo manager and lead intake fully delegated, so I wasn’t bouncing between markets.

Most of my clients have shown that you can replicate those STR operations and build up Airbnb/VRBO reviews on your own -- and can save those tens of thousands in the process.

It is more important than ever to buy properties with unique attributes that are not easily replicated- views, larger lots, walkability/easy access to amenities etc and furnish/manage them properly

That way, If you know how to develop the team locally and have basic deal analysis understanding you can replicate the model where there are opportunities and not just where someone decided to offer "turnkey" properties.To Your Success!

Also, keep an eye out for VA assumable loans—some come with exceptionally low interest rates that are difficult to replicate in today's lending environment.

Once you have a model that works and can easily replicate, you would have more direction on how to better invest the rest of your money. 

In most cases the older building possesses better lumber & structure along with craftsmanship, materials & details you often can’t replicate due to replacement costs.