Seeking a push for myself to find appreciating markets, data used to find them and/or people looking for partners who are open to giving an equity partnership to me while I get past the few keys I already have.What can I do to help others while I build my next skills?

Specifically, I’m trying to understand:-How to identify the right markets within Texas wine country or lake communities-What data points matter most when the goal is “break even” rather than maximizing profit-How to evaluate properties remotely and avoid surprises-Any unique challenges with STR regulations or management in these areas-Tips for setting up reliable local management while living abroadIf you’ve done something similar or have experience with STRs in these regions, I’d really appreciate your perspective.

In the base example data that's in there the funding is coming from an SBLOC and the rehab costs are being folded into the financing costs and there are no origination fees.

I have a career in data engineering/analytics in tech but recently decided to take a break from my W2 career to focus on building out a real estate portfolio.

That gives us real visibility into cash flow, operating costs, and performance while there’s still time to fix problems, not after the year is over.Our CPA’s job is to advise and file, not clean up 12 months of messy data.

If you (or anyone else in the area) is skeptical but open to seeing the data, shoot me a DM.

What kinds of websites do you use in your business to search for properties, property info, market data, real estate education, etc?

I’m looking for tools or data sources that project insurance costs over time and climate-related risk (areas that may require flood insurance in the future or see outsized premium increases, etc)I know I can get current insurance quotes, but I want to understand historical trends and forward-looking projections so I can better assess hold periods and identify markets to avoid based on rising premiums or climate changes.

So, it's very important to align data respectively and submit offers that the market dictates (vs what the seller is trying to dictate).Just thought I'd mention these factors, if helpful, and some of these deals you're bypassing, do have opportunity due to these factors.

Recent flip data shows tighter margins (Q3 ROI ~23%), higher rehab costs, and slower appreciation in some markets.