We can really shorten your learning curve and point you towards "investment worthy" options, and I have software that can filter for only STR-eligible properties to save yourself the headache and frustration of finding a property that appears to check all the boxes only to discover it's not zoned for STR or the HOA won't allow it.

If you think you’ll be buying and selling a lot, or eventually want to earn side income helping others with deals, then it could pay off.If your main focus is just to build a rental portfolio, especially out of state, your time might be better spent on market research, building your team, and getting financing lined up.

well once pandora's box has been opened like this it becomes out of investors control.

The ones who spent the last 10+ years manufacturing this mess. 

Make sure you work with a lender before looking for a deal to ensure your buy box will get you a property eligible for financing. 

The cash we spent was on renovations and furnishings for the airbnb's.

The cash we spent was on renovations and furnishings for the airbnb's.

Get funding lined up and define your buy box—agents take serious buyers seriously.

This time can also be spent learning everything possible about your target market using websites like Zillow.At 25, you could house hack a new house every 2 years and may be able to retire between 40-50.

We never did see either the beach or the ocean on those trip, much of the time was spent in the crawl space under the house.